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Category
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Yes
Short Description
Carer's Allowance Unit can give information on Carer's Allowance and how to make a claim.
Telephone Number
0800 731 0297
Address
WV98 2AB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from GOV.UK.Refresh Project- details checked by phonecall on 9.12.13 BB Anne confirmed all correct  - KC updated 9.12.13  Added additional phone number and email address using info from website - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
12/10/2013
Last Updated
03/11/2020
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Yes
Short Description
Carers' Cafe meets each Friday afternoon at the Salvation Army Tea Rooms in Hadleigh. There is free tea, coffee and cakes, access to local support and development as well as visits from local agencies with demonstrations and advice.
Telephone Number
01702 426260
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2AP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent gained via email from Jacqui on 29/4/10 - added 25/5/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 17.10.13, email response received from Jackie Camacho stating all details correct-KC updated 17.10.13

Last Contacted
05/10/2025
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Yes
Short Description
Carers Choices is a registered charity supporting carers in practical ways in order to promote health and well-being. Services include young carers projects, advocacy and support groups as well as practical one to one respite in the home.
Telephone Number
0300 302 1212
Town
Kiln Road
County
Essex
Address
SS7 1TF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to email -reseached by Sarah - consent and updated by EG Called to check web - changed - 8/4/10 - EG Called to check changes to title - consent to change to Crossroads Essex from Carol- 17/11/10 - EG Gained consent via email from Laura Stammers (laura.stammers@crossroadsessex.org.uk) on 14.2.13. Informed of update needed on description of service and change to website address. updated by KC on 19.2.13Refresh Project - name changed from Crossroads Care Essex to Carers Choices. Email, website and entry amended 3.7.14 LM. Phone number updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
07/03/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Carers FIRST supports carers and families by providing emotional and practical support, advice, information and guidance, as well as opportunities for carers to access training, social groups, activities, trips and more.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1555
County
Essex
Address
ME2 4TG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the directory - BB 04.04.18
Updated directory entry from Directory update form given at What Next - BT 19/07/2018. Email, address updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/04/2018
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Carers of Barking & Dagenham offers support to families who have a child with a disability or special educational needs.
Telephone Number
020 8593 4422
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed details for b+d, added contact for romford. - consent via phone - 29/3/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 17.10.13, email response received on 22.10.13 from Janette Chinnick with updated description - KC updated 23.10.13updated mistake in description - RC 11/8/17. Facebook, twitter, youtube added 27/9/23

Last Contacted
23/10/2013
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Carers Trust supports unpaid carers caring for a family member or friend who is ill, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
Telephone Number
0300 772 9600
Website Address
Address
SE1 0LH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

CHANGE TO TEL, FAX AND ADDRESS. Consent via telephone, 3/3/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13 Response received on 19.12.13 from Gill Kirby. Entry updated 7.2.14 LMPhone call 24.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct again 24.3.14 LM. Refresh 27/8/21 AP

Last Contacted
27/03/2014
Last Updated
27/08/2021
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Yes
Short Description
Carers UK provides information and guidance to unpaid carers.
Telephone Number
020 7378 4999
Address
SE1 4LX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13 to info@-bounceback,email 2 sent to advice@ on 17.10.13Updated from website 2.6.14. Address, telephone number and email changed, Fax removed and entry amended (advice line) LM . Refresh 27/8/21 AP. Updated phone number AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
31/10/2013
Last Updated
27/09/2023
Carers Unite
Short Description
Support groups at Southend Mencap for parent carers of children and young people, or young adults with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07581 388667
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1PG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
26/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
CARIADS (Carers Information and Advice Service) is an organisation for carers. They work with all carers irrespective of the age, illness or disability of who they are looking after.
Telephone Number
01375 659172
Address
RM17 6DB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project - New entry added 7.4.14 (consent from Lita Walpole) LMUpdated title and removed contact name 13.7.15 PKAdded address using info from the website - RC 18/07/2016. Removed website (as takes to wrong website) AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Carousel Family Hub serves the Braintree district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0014
County
Essex
Address
CM7 3QZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 19/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - all details confirmed correct 13.2.14 LMRemoved web link as no working - BB 23.04.18Added website and email address using info from internet - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
13/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Cash for Kids supports children and young people affected by poverty, abuse, neglect, life-limiting illness and those who have additional needs.
Town
Stockton on Tees
Address
TS18 3TS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry added 16.7.14 LMUpdated website as previous address no longer working- KC 1/5/15. Facebook added AC 27/9/23. Changed website, added Insta and email 25/9/26 AP

Last Contacted
05/01/2015
Last Updated
25/09/2026
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Yes
Short Description
Castle Point Association of Voluntary Service (CAVS) is a voluntary organisation set up to support, promote and develop local voluntary and community action.
Telephone Number
01268 214000
Website Address
Town
Thundersley
County
Essex
Address
SS7 1TF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

CHANGE TO NAME, tel and fax. Sarah researched , EG confirmed. updated online 1/3/10Refresh project - Phone call 28.3.14 (CM) - address, email, second phone number and website added LM. website, email updated AC 27/9/23. Changed address 28/7/25.

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
28/07/2025
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Caudwell Children changes the lives of disabled children by providing access to the services, equipment, therapies and treatments they so desperately need.
Telephone Number
0345 300 1348
Address
ST5 5NT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Lisa Bates, Applications Manager by email 16.6.06 changes made - awaiting consent - web, email, phone, name - EG - 3/3/10#Refresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received on 12.12.13 from Jayne Edge. Changes to text made 29.1.14 (LM) Updated phone number from 0845 300 1348 to current ones using info from website - RC 20/07/2016updated spelling mistake in description - RC 11/8/17. Linkedin added AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
12/12/2013
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Yes
Short Description
CAVS Family Mentoring Service provides a network of support to families with children aged between pre-birth and 19 years, by allocating an experienced, non-judgemental support worker and trained volunteer.
Telephone Number
01268 214000
County
Essex
Address
SS7 1TF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the Directory, after discussing in IM - BB 18/9/2017Amended description from website - AP 18/9/17

Last Contacted
18/09/2017
Last Updated
17/04/2020
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Brentwood-based company offering advice, dyslexia screening, full dyslexia diagnostic assessments with reports and a unique reading treatment programme designed by neuroscientists, called Cellfield.
Telephone Number
01277 554031
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 8NB
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email, phone, website and address updated AC 27/9/23. Changed phone number and web address and house number. 12/8/25 AP

Last Contacted
14/01/2020
Last Updated
12/08/2025
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Yes
Short Description
The Centre Algarve is mainland EuropeÂ’s only specialist holiday centre which is fully equipped to allow people with special needs young and old to experience a wonderful holiday with their family or carers.
Telephone Number
01279 661661
County
Elsenham
Address
CM22 6DS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

EMAILED IN 2015- NO REPLY SO USED WEB INFO TO PUBLISH 8/4/16. added facebook, twitter AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2016
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Centre Place Children's Centre brings together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old.
Telephone Number
01702 619893
County
Essex
Address
SS1 2JD
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 20/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - all details still correct 18.2.14 LMadded email address using info online - RC 25/07/2016. email, phone, website updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
18/02/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
Name
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No
Short Description
Cerebra is a national charity dedicated to helping families with children with brain conditions discover a better life together.
Telephone Number
01267 244200
Town
Carmarthen
County
Wales
Address
SA31 3LW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 19.9.13 BB, no response so email 2 sent 16.1.14Response received on 16.1.14 from Sandi Llewellyn. All details confirmed correct LMFurther response from Kayleigh Wilson on 16.1.14 informing of change of address LMKLB updated entry to included info on the helpline, holiday home, sensory, lending library, info taken from the website. Equipment and financial support and holiday tags added.- 3.9.15added additional email address - RC 8/8/16. Refresh 27/8/21 AP

Last Contacted
09/03/2015
Last Updated
27/08/2021
Short Description
Assistive products for disabled children and young people.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Updated by Tracey Docherty at Cerebra 20/8/26 AP

Last Updated
20/08/2026
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Yes
Short Description
CF Support Services delivers a range of services in Essex including tailored home care, personal care and support packages; particularly focusing on children and young people with complex needs.
Telephone Number
01473 233994
County
Suffolk
Address
IP10 0BF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent not sought as all info taken from the short breaks booklet PK 02/02/2016
They rang to update information and name and contact details were out of date.

Last Contacted
06/08/2019
Last Updated
06/08/2019

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