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Short Description
A day opportunities provider offering work based training placements.
Telephone Number
07535 609248
Town
Saffron Walden
County
Essex
Address
CB11 3NS
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
14/08/2026
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Yes
Short Description
Epic Children's Respite Service provides home based respite care/short breaks for children and young people with palliative care needs, and their families, within Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
Telephone Number
03330 132 599
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1YS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Sharon 14.6.06 Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10rEFRESH pROJECT- phonecall 1 made 10.12.13 details confirmed correct by Christine Edwards - KC updated 10.12.13 Added email address using info from internet - RC 21/07/2016. website added, phone updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
12/10/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The UK's leading member-led epilepsy charity. Providing information and support for anyone affected by epilepsy
Telephone Number
0808 800 5050
Address
LS19 7XY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Barbara Hoare deleted as contact as requested by email 17.3.09 Sue Furley 18.3.09Refresh Project - Email 1 sent 19.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 17.1.14. Response received 23.4.14 from Louise Cousins. East Herts & West Essex brand details removed and Tendring branch contact name and telephone number changed LM. phone, email updated, address added AC 2/10/23. Barbara Hoare contacted us to add helpline number and added local information. 6/2/26 AP

Last Contacted
23/04/2014
Last Updated
06/02/2026
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The UK’s only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
Telephone Number
01494 601400
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to website - consent via phone - researched by Sarah - 23/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - Phone call made 30.4.14 (AT) - name changed from NSE to Epilepsy Society and helpline times changed LM. Changed from website AP 24/6/22

Last Contacted
05/12/2014
Last Updated
24/06/2022
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Yes
Short Description
Epping Forest, Harlow, Havering & Redbridge Carer Services aims to relieve the stresses experienced by carers and anyone who has care needs as a result of disability, illness or age.
Telephone Number
01708 757242
Website Address
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry published to replace former entry for Crossroads Care - Epping Forest & Harlow, following online research by JH. 3.7.14 LM. email, phone updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
07/03/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Community Transport in the Epping Forest and Harlow area.
Telephone Number
01992 579556
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - New entry published 17.6.14 (researched by JH) LM

Last Updated
22/01/2021
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Yes
Short Description
Epping Forest Sportability Club is for young people with mild to moderate physical and learning difficulties aged between 5 and 19 years.
Telephone Number
07592 878690
County
Essex
Address
IG10 1TS
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Esther Revell and Sue Lee 14 & 16.6.06 Changed contact name, tel, and email. Description changed. Consent via phone - Mauneen. EGRefresh Project - emails sent 24.9.13 (BB) and 13.1.14 (LM). Phone number incorrect. Checked website  - Epping Forest added to name, contact name, email and tel number changed, address and website added, 20.6.14 LM

Last Contacted
20/06/2014
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Yes
Short Description
Helpline advising and assisting individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales.
Telephone Number
0808 800 0082
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to description - updated online again 15/2/10 - EGRefresh project- BB phoned 10.12.13, Web address changed  and number and name of service from Equality and human rights commission (formerley the DRC) to The Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) and description changed to be updated, tel also updated - KC updated 10.12.13 Updated website using info from internet & updated phone number and address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016

Last Contacted
12/10/2013
Last Updated
26/07/2022
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Yes
Short Description
An inclusive performing arts centre in Rayleigh for children and adults.
Telephone Number
01268 906470
County
Essex
Address
SS6 7XJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Updated description by AP 18.4.12 email from Penni.Refresh Project 2013 - phone call made 19.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct, website added LMConfirmed correct at What Next? event 28.5.14 LMupdated web address as changed- 29.4.16 -KLBupdated address, phone number and email address using info from website - RC 22/07/2016. Changed phone number 6.10.20. email, website, facebook updated, instagram, twitter added AC 16/10/23. Changed name and description 17/01/25. AP

Last Contacted
28/04/2016
Last Updated
17/01/2025
Name
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Yes
Short Description
A registered charity, committed to supporting the work of teachers of pupils with profound, multiple and severe learning difficulties.
Telephone Number
0191 272 1222
Website Address
Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Address
NE15 6PY
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to email - consent via phone from Simon - 31/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - details checked on website 28.4.14. All correct LMUpdated address and phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016

Last Contacted
28/04/2014
Last Updated
01/12/2020
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Offering advice and information to parents, professionals and children in the UK, affected by the injury Erb's palsy.
Telephone Number
02476 413293
Address
CV3 6JJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given 12/5/2010 - AR spoke to Karen HillyerRefresh Project- email 1 sent 19.9,13, email response received on 19.9.13 from Karen Hillyer stating all details correct- KC updated 30.9.13. email updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
30/10/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The children's bowel and bladder charity.
Telephone Number
0808 801 0343
Website Address
Address
BS15 8DB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed description, change of address, added contact name, consent via email from Eileen, updated online 14/12/09 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 19.9.13, email response received on 19.9.13 from Alina Lynden, asked to changed contact name and changes to helpline hours- KC updated 28.10.13. removed email AC 2/10/23. Updated helpline number 21/11/23 AP

Last Contacted
28/10/2013
Last Updated
21/11/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Escape Animal Sanctuary offers care for animals that would otherwise be neglected, as well as education for children on the care and welfare of animals. Children can visit the sanctuary to groom and feed the horses, donkeys and goats.
Telephone Number
07899 982748
Town
Pilgrim's Hatch
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9RL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

klb emailed in 2015- no reply- published entry on 8.4.16 using website info. facebook and instagram added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2016
Last Updated
02/10/2023
esSENtial ABA Childcare
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No
Short Description
For parents searching for respite care, SEN nannies and ABA carers.
Town
London
Address
EC1N 8UN
Age Relevance
0+
Contact History

Submitted by company 27/9/21

Last Contacted
27/09/2021
Last Updated
01/10/2021
Essential Aids Limited
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Yes
Short Description
Essential Aids provides disability aids, mobility equipment and rehabilitation products to people in the UK.
Telephone Number
01273 719 889
Town
Wrea Green
Address
PR4 2PH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Created via self-submission. 19/12/19. address updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
19/12/2019
Last Updated
02/10/2023
esSENtial Consultancy
Short Description
Working with children and families who have additional needs.
Telephone Number
07828 396222
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Melissa 5/12/22.

Last Updated
08/12/2022
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Yes
Short Description
Essential Living Fund (ELF) grant scheme is available to eligible families in the whole of Essex through Southend Borough Council.
Telephone Number
030 0790 0124
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Address
SS2 6ER
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - new entry added 7.2.14. Consent gained from Lorraine Goldsmith on 7.1.14 LM. Updated description 10/11/20 AP

Last Contacted
01/07/2014
Last Updated
10/11/2020
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Essex Actionnaires Club offers children and family events for visually impaired young people, their friends and siblings. The Club offers multisport activities for children aged 4 to 16 years
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via telephone from Anna Hiscox on 12.2.13 by KCRefresh project- email 1 sent 9.12.13 KC, no response so email 2 sent 10.1.4 LMResponse received on 10.1.14 from Anna Hiscox. Changes to text 3.2.14 LM. removed information - doesn't seem to exist AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Short Description
Psychotherapy for adults and children with autism.
Telephone Number
07742 910041
Town
Benfleet
County
Essex
Address
SS7 5HB
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Recommended by Katie Ringer 11/8/22

Last Updated
11/08/2022
Short Description
A support service for young autistic people and their families in Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted by Paula Linford, Coordinator 2.1.25. Replaced Essex Autism Project listing with this one. AP. 1/5/25 Amended description to reflect now able to self-refer as updated by Paula Linford. AP

Last Updated
01/05/2025

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