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Short Description
Essex Dance Theatre offers a series of movement classes for students with special needs. The special needs sessions are run by a qualified dance tutor with a team of trained Essex Dance Theatre students working alongside.
Telephone Number
01245 476335
County
Essex
Address
CM2 9UB
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 10.1.14 LMResponse received 10.1.14 from Debbie Holme. All details correct LMWebsite added and time of classes changed following phone call by BB. 3.3.14 LM. website updated, twitter, youtube removed, email added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Essex Deaf Children's Society is a totally voluntary organisation supporting deaf children in Essex up to the age of 20.
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project- email 1 sent to [email protected], BB phoned on 9.12.13 no not in use, email found online, sent 9.12.13 KCContacted vice chairman - had left 10 years ago, so removed details. Checked on website - new chairman. Removed address, added helpline and changed organisation name by removing 'Branch of National' 5.6.14 LM. Changed details to Southend local contacts. 1/5/20 AP

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
12/08/2022
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Family Forum is the independent parent carer forum for Essex. It is a well-informed, connected and empowered community of families that include children and young people from birth to 25 with disabilities or additional needs.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry added by AP 23/2/18. Information taken from website. Updated 10/1/20 AP. twitter, phone removed AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
23/02/2018
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Libraries offers picture books with textures to feel, books in large print, stories and rhymes on audio CD and cassette, DVDs including subtitled, closed caption and audio described as well as music CDs.
Telephone Number
0345 603 7628
County
Essex
Address
CM2 OEW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed description, changed email, website and added contact name. consent via email from Sarah. updated online 15/12/09 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email response received on 25.10.13 from Sarah Mears with slight change to add correct website links - KC updated 28.10.13 Updated email and phonenumber using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. instagram added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
28/10/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Mediation provides services for families and couples at any stage of breakdown or conflict and offers help for families to reach decisions about the future.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained email consent from Louise Hornagold on 18.9.13 - added by KC on 18.9.13

Last Contacted
18/09/2013
Last Updated
26/01/2021
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Outdoors offers activities for people with and without disabilities at their centres at Danbury, Mersea, Bradwell and Harlow. The centres can offer bespoke programmes to meet the needs of your group and offer activity days and residentials.
Telephone Number
0345 200 4220
County
Essex
Address
CM3 4AB
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed completely - changed name from 'Mersea Outdoors' inckluding contact details - removed telephone numbers as encourage web use- email consent from Phil Ager - also combines with new entry - Mersea Island FestivalRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent to bradwell@ Email 1 sent 10.1.14 LMResponse received from Phil Ager 13.01.14. Address changed and telephone number added 3.2.14 LM.  Updated following What Next? 26/05/2016 PKAdded additional phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. phone updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
14/03/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Outlaws Wheelchair Basketball Club trains at locations in the Chelmsford and Maldon area.
Telephone Number
07776 212628
Town
Chelmsford
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

slight change to description and added website - consent via phone from John - 24/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - Call made 25.4.14 (AT) - all details correct. Website being updated - will call back if needed. LMUpdated email address and phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. Changed website 6.10.20. removed website - doesnt exist AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
30/04/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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No
Short Description
EPUT provides integrated care including mental health, learning disability, social care and community health services.
Telephone Number
0300 123 0808
Website Address
Town
Wickford
Address
SS11 7XX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated website, email, phone AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
The Essex Safeguarding Children Board is a statutory body which acts as a mechanism for agreeing how relevant organisations in Essex co-operate to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Telephone Number
0333 013 8936
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1QH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information obtained via webiste. PK 12/10/2016. email added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
10/12/2016
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Scouts Groups offer an inclusive opportunity for children and young people.
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

nothing to change - consent from Liz via email - 14/4/10 - EGRefresh Project - Spoke to Liz Smith 20.6.14 - Stansted group removed and deaf group in Chelmsford no longer exists.Email address amended LMadded website and additional email address using info online - RC 25/07/2016. Changed description and contacts from Lisa Griffin 3/11/23 AP

Last Contacted
03/11/2023
Last Updated
03/11/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Essex SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS) is a statutory service offering confidential, impartial and free information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people (aged up to 25 years).
Telephone Number
01245 204338
Town
2nd Floor E Block, County Hall
Address
CM1 1LD
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Carla EPPS 14.9.07 Consent via phone, CHANGE TO EMAIL AND WEB - 16/2/10 - EGUpdated entry from email from Clare Woodcock 13.10.14 and website. APChanged phone number and email from email 23.10.14 AP - KBa Updated phone number following email from Clare Woodcock 24/08/21. Added new website 30/5/22 AP

Last Contacted
23/10/2014
Last Updated
30/05/2022
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Yes
Short Description
Short Breaks gives families the chance to take a break from their normal routines and enjoy doing fun things together. They also give children and young people the chance to do fun and different activities. 
Telephone Number
03330 139889
Address
CM1 1QH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed numbers for areas, added contact name, removed helpline numbers -consent gained via post from Steve. updated online 7/01/10 - EG Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10 added thurrock contact - EG - 15/6/10Refresh project- phonecall 1 made 10.12.13 BB all details confirmed correct- KC updated 10.12.13Name changed from Shared Care to Short Breaks - entry details and contact number changed 16.7.14 LMPK updated telephone number/email and website and description to include Clacton beach huts entry using Short Breaks booklet 14.09.15corrected mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17

Last Contacted
16/07/2014
Short Description
TLC shares top tips to help parents and carers to support their children's language and communication.
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
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Yes
Short Description
Travel Training is designed to help people get more from life by giving them the confidence to travel independently.
Telephone Number
0345 603 2200
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1GS
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given by Emma 15/6/10 - ARRefresh project- email 1 sent 12.10.13, email response received 17.10.13 no name given, confirming details correct - KC updatedDetails confirmed correct at What Next? Event (Jayne Hadlow - 07920 466 824) 30.5.14 LMEntry updated with new phone number and contact name following What Next? 26/05/2016 PKadded phone number using info from website - RC 27/07/2016
Updated details from Directory update form given at What Next - BT 19/07/2018

Last Contacted
21/10/2013
Last Updated
26/06/2020
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Yes
Short Description
Offers free personalised support to young carers and their families that will be developed with you around your need for help and the caring you do.
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1LZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
25/03/2022
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No
Short Description
Helping young people in Essex to get the most out of school, work and life.
Telephone Number
03330 322800
Town
Chelmsford
Address
CM1 1LZ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Added from website 27/11/20

Last Updated
27/11/2020
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Yes
Short Description
Everyone Can is a charity that through training and assistive technology helps disabled people to speak, live independently, control their environment and have fun!
Telephone Number
0808 800 0009
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

update to description, and added helpline - approved via email by Richard Bull - 19/11/09 taken out comma - EG - 25/11/09Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received on 11.9.13 from Stephanie Shuttleworth with tel, helpline, address updated details- KC updated 11.11.13updated address using info from website - RC 26/07/2016

Last Contacted
11/11/2013
Last Updated
13/10/2020
Short Description
Provides early intervention to children, young people and families through mentoring, coaching, group work and tuition.
Telephone Number
01245 526069
Town
London
Address
E13 9PJ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added facebook, twitter, instagram AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Expert Patient Programme is an NHS patient self-management programme for people living with a long-term medical condition.
Telephone Number
0300 300 1867
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Contacted
03/10/2011
Last Updated
12/01/2021
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Yes
Short Description
Extra Support for Families is a charity supporting anyone caring for children up to age 25 in the Tendring district, to meet the challenges of parenting.
Telephone Number
01255 475001
Town
Jaywick
Address
CO15 2JP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given via email by Emma Pinnington 22.6.16

Last Contacted
22/06/2016

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