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Keywords: Advanced Search Directory View All Listings Add Listing Colchester Parent Support Name Colchester Parent Support Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All No Short Description Colchester Parent Support is a voluntary community group run by MAZE trained parent mentors, for parents/carers of children with additional needs. Website Address https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities/colchester-parent-support Town Colchester Address CO4 3QE Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History 28/5/26 address changed from C3 Church, Ypes Road, Colchester, CO2 7RD AT website, address added AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Colchester United – Football in the Community Disability Sport Name Colchester United – Football in the Community Disability Sport Category Leisure Time & Fitness Condition(s) ADD / ADHD, Anxiety / Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain & Spine Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Challenging Behaviour, Down Syndrome, Growth Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Physical Difficulties, Spina Bifida &/or Hydrocephalus Exclude All Yes Short Description Colchester United Football in the Community have launched two disability programmes to support children with additional needs. Telephone Number 07791 313232 Website Address https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2018/september/01/disability-programmes/ County Essex Address CO2 9BG Age Relevance 7+, 11+ Contact History website, email updated AC 2/10/23. Changed web address 14/8/26 AP Last Updated 14/08/2026 Flag Listing Cole Martin Tregaskis Optometrists Name Cole Martin Tregaskis Optometrists Category Health & Well-being, Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Cole Martin Tregaskis Optometrists - Professor Evans sees patients for a full eye examination and specific additional tests to look for the visual problems that may be associated with difficulties at school. Telephone Number 01277 211164 Website Address https://www.cmt-optometrists.co.uk/ County Essex Address CM15 8AG Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Gained consent via email from Lesley Barnett on 25.3.13 by KCrefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13 no response, email 2 sent 28.11.13Phone call made 25.4.14 (AT) - all details still correct LM Last Contacted 30/04/2014 Last Updated 05/01/2021 Flag Listing Colleges Name Colleges Category Education & Learning Exclude All Yes Short Description For a list of local colleges in Essex, see the Essex County Council and Thurrock Council Local Offer websites. Website Address https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Search?tok=8UIgPREh Age Relevance 16+ Contact History website updated AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Columbus Discovery Club Name Columbus Discovery Club Category Leisure Time & Fitness, Respite & Breaks Away Exclude All Yes Short Description Columbus Discovery Club provides social and play opportunities for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, complex health needs and life-limiting conditions. Telephone Number 01245 491492 Website Address https://www.columbusschoolandcollege.org/ County Essex Address CM1 4ZB Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Gained consent via email from Lisa Larkin on 16.10.13, KC added on 16.10.13 Updated phone and email using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email updated AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 16/10/2013 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Comets Disability Football – Chelmsford City FC Name Comets Disability Football – Chelmsford City FC Category Leisure Time & Fitness Short Description A safe space for disabled children to kick-start their football journey. Age Relevance 4+, 7+ Contact History Sarah Harris emailed asking us to share 13/2/25. Last Contacted 13/02/2025 Last Updated 14/02/2025 Flag Listing Commtap Name Commtap Category Health & Well-being Condition(s) Speech & Language / communication Exclude All No Short Description Commtap provides resources for developing children's and adults' communication skills created by speech and language therapists and other specialists. Telephone Number 01905 571008 Website Address https://en.commtap.org/ Address E2 9JJ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 7/9/16updated description as not the same font as other entries - 9/8/17. phone number updated AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Communication Matters Name Communication Matters Category National Advice & Support Condition(s) Speech & Language / communication Exclude All No Short Description A UK-wide organisation that supports people of all ages who find it hard to communicate because they have little or no clear speech. Telephone Number 0113 343 1533 Website Address https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/ Address LS2 9JT Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History no change - confirmed and consent via phone from Jerry - 22/3/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14. Phone call made 1.4.14 - address changed and 'AAC' added to description LMupdated address using info from website -RC 31/8/16 Last Contacted 04/03/2014 Last Updated 24/09/2021 Flag Listing Communication Passports Name Communication Passports Category Health & Well-being Condition(s) Speech & Language / communication Exclude All No Short Description Communication Passports are a practical and person-centred way of supporting children, young people and adults who cannot easily speak for themselves. Telephone Number 0131 651 6235 Website Address https://www.communicationpassports.org.uk/ Town Moray House County Holyrood Road Address EH8 8AQ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 13/9/16. youtube added, email updated AC 2/10/23. Updated link 26/3/26 AP Last Updated 26/03/2026 Flag Listing Community 360, Community Development Team – Colchester & Braintree Name Community 360, Community Development Team – Colchester & Braintree Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description The Community Development Team supports, promotes and develops local voluntary and community action in Colchester and Braintree areas. Telephone Number 01206 505250 Website Address https://www.community360.org.uk/what-we-do/community-development/ County Essex Address CO1 1UG Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History 28/5/26 email address changed from information@community360.org.uk AT CONSENT GIVEN VIA PHONE - UPDATED 1/3/10 - Info gathered by SarahRefresh Project - researched online by JH. Added address, email and web 3.7.14 LM. Updated complete entry from Colchester CVS 10.12.21 AP. website updated AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 07/03/2014 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) – Thurrock Name Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) – Thurrock Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) - Thurrock is a voluntary organisation set up to support, promote and develop local voluntary and community action. Telephone Number 01375389890 Website Address https://www.thurrockcvs.org/ County Essex Address RM17 6XP Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History change to telephone number - consent via email form Sharon - 4/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - researched online by JH. Added address, email and web 3.7.14 LM UPDATED NAME - RC 3/8/17. phone updated, fakebook, twitter, Instagram added AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 07/03/2014 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Confident Children Name Confident Children Category Health & Well-being, National Advice & Support Condition(s) Speech & Language / communication Exclude All Yes Short Description Working to help children worldwide to overcome selective mutism, free themselves of anxiety, find their voice and to shine. Website Address https://www.confidentchildren.co.uk/ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+ Contact History Recommended by a Brentwood SNAP family. Added from website 6/11/2020 AP Last Updated 06/11/2020 Flag Listing Connect to Work Name Connect to Work Category Into Adulthood Short Description A free programme in Essex, Thurrock or Southend for people who are not currently working or finding it difficult to stay in work. Telephone Number 03330 138 337 Website Address www.essexopportunities.co.uk/connect-to-work County Essex Age Relevance 16+ Last Updated 26/05/2026 Flag Listing Consensus Support Services Name Consensus Support Services Category Into Adulthood Condition(s) Learning Disability Exclude All No Short Description Consensus Support Services support people with learning disabilities and associated complex health needs. Telephone Number 0808 223 5320 Website Address https://www.consensussupport.com/ Address CO4 9PE Age Relevance 11+, 16+ Contact History 16/6/10 - consent given by Karen - AR Changed phone number via website 19/6/12 - APRefresh Project- phonecall 1 made by BB on 6.9.13, tel updated, address removed -KC updated 9.12.13Updated phone number and address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email, facebook, linkedin, youtube added, address, twitter updated AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 12/09/2013 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Contact Name Contact Category National Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description A national charity that provides support and information to families who care for children with any disability or specific health condition. Telephone Number 0808 808 3555 Website Address https://contact.org.uk/ Address N1 7EU Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History changed contact numbers - consent via email - updated 14/12/09 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Debbie on 11.9.13 confirming all details correct- KC updated 14.11.13Changed name from Contact a Family to Contact - BB updated 12.09.17Changed website and email addresses - AP 3/10/17. address updated, instagram added AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 14/11/2013 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Contact – SEN National Advice Service Name Contact – SEN National Advice Service Category Education & Learning Exclude All Yes Short Description Contact advisers can explain how special educational needs (SEN) are identified and assessed in England, and what to do if you're not happy about the support your child is getting. Telephone Number 0808 808 3555 Website Address https://contact.org.uk/ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History GOOGLEWHACK - added 6/12/11 - EGRefresh Project - Entry updated, consent from Carmel McDermott LMChanged name from Contact a Family to Contact - BB updated 12.09.17Updated website and email addresses - AP 3.10.17 Last Contacted 13/05/2014 Last Updated 24/11/2020 Flag Listing Cool Crutches Name Cool Crutches Category Toys, Clothing & Equipment Condition(s) Physical Difficulties Short Description Cool Crutches offers a range of safe, comfortable, stylish, practical and silent crutches and walking sticks for adults and children. Telephone Number 01423 418 016 Website Address https://www.coolcrutches.com/ Town Harrogate Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Suggested by Liza as great products. April 2024. Last Updated 23/04/2024 Flag Listing Coram Children’s Legal Service Name Coram Children’s Legal Service Category Education & Learning, Legal Help Exclude All Yes Short Description Coram Children's Legal Centre provides legal advice and information on areas of child, family and education law via The Child Law Advice Service. Telephone Number 020 7520 0300 Website Address https://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/ Address CO3 3DA Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History change to description, added contact name, changed tel, fax and helpline numbers. consent via post from Hayley - updated online 16/2/10 - EG Changes made after LB phone call with Sally Mays at CCLC. 11.5.12 - APRefresh Project - Email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM). Name amended (Corum to Coram) Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - address, telephone number and email changed. Tel 2 added LMUpdated address, phone number and email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016Website form from Kelly Reeve: CLAS@coramclc.org.ukÂ asking us to change description and remove all contacts except website. 22/6/15 AP 01206 714650. phone added AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 23/06/2015 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Coram Family and Childcare Name Coram Family and Childcare Category Money Matters, National Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Working in partnership with local authorities and other organisations to ensure parents know about their entitlement to free childcare. Telephone Number 020 7239 7535 Website Address https://www.familyandchildcaretrust.org/ Address WC1N 1AZ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Refresh Project 2013 - entry added 6.3.14. Consent given by Angela Miller LMcorrected mistake in description - RC 15/8/17. Changes made 10/11/20 AP Last Contacted 03/06/2014 Last Updated 26/07/2022 Flag Listing Coram Family Lives Support Services Name Coram Family Lives Support Services Category National Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Coram Family Lives is a charity that provides non-judgmental support and advice to anyone experiencing issues in their family life. Telephone Number 0808 800 2222 or WhatsApp 07441 444125 Website Address www.coramfamilylives.org.uk Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Consent given by Emma Lubell - AR 12/5/2010 AR changed tel no. and website - Moira called on 11/3/11. AP called Family Lives/Parentline Plus to update whole entry with Gemma. 11/3/11.Refresh project- email 1 sent 19.9.13, email response received 25.9.13 from Nicky confirming ammendments to entry to include alternative methods of communication - KC updatedUpdated phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. instagram added AC 9/10/23. Updates given by Nishma Shah 23/9/26 AP Last Contacted 03/11/2011 Last Updated 09/10/2026 Flag Listing ← Previous Next →