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Keywords: Advanced Search Directory View All Listings Add Listing Face To Face – Thurrock Name Face To Face – Thurrock Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Face To Face - Thurrock is a befriending scheme offering emotional support for parents in Thurrock of newly diagnosed children with any disability, or at any time that a parent is feeling overwhelmed by their situation. Telephone Number 07767 111854 Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History rEFRESH PROJECT- Phonecall made on 10.12.13 BB, email address added and added details to description, consent by Juilet Blackburn- KC updated 10.12.13Telephone number updated 10.3.14 following email from Christine Jones LMadded email address using info found online - RC 21/07/2016. email updated AC 9/10/23 Last Contacted 12/10/2013 Last Updated 09/10/2023 Flag Listing Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre Name Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre Category Education & Learning, Respite & Breaks Away Short Description Witham based outdoor education centre that welcomes young people with SEND. Telephone Number 01621 891213 Website Address https://www.fairplayhouse.org/ Town Witham County Essex Address CM8 3JL Last Updated 13/06/2024 Flag Listing Families InFocus (Essex) Name Families InFocus (Essex) Category Education & Learning, Leisure Time & Fitness, Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description An independent charity, working with families who have a child (or children), or a young person, with any special educational need or disability (SEND). Telephone Number 01245 353575 Website Address http://www.familiesinfocusessex.org.uk/ County Essex Address CM1 1QL Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Email from web developer to change email address and add website 28.3.08Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 24.9.13 BB, no response received so email 2 sent 10.1.14 LMResponse received on 13.1.14 from Karen Mathews. Several changes made 3.2.14 LMChecked entry at Local Support. Amended description changed by Marianne Hatwell at FIF 25.2.15 APupdated entry following lindsay's advice no longer have Chelmsford drop in centre or offer a fmaily suppoort adviser helpline -10.5.16- KLB removedEntry updated following What Next? PK 26/05/2016. email, address updated AC 9/10/23. Amended description 19/3/24 AP Last Contacted 25/02/2015 Last Updated 19/03/2024 Flag Listing Family Action Name Family Action Category Money Matters Exclude All Yes Short Description Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country. Telephone Number 020 7254 6251 Website Address https://www.family-action.org.uk/ Address N1 7GR Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History changes to organisation name, email, web and description. Consent given via post - updated onlne 15/2/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email response received on 18.9.13 from Sandra Reid confirming all details correct- KC updayed 4.11.13 Updated address using info from website- RC 21/07/2016. Added social media, amended description and changed address 10/11/20 AP Last Contacted 11/04/2013 Last Updated 10/11/2020 Flag Listing Family Fund Name Family Fund Category Money Matters Exclude All Yes Short Description Family Fund is the UK's largest grant-giving charity for families on a low income raising children and young people aged 17 and under with a disability or serious illness. They provide grants towards essential items. Telephone Number 01904 550055 Website Address https://www.familyfund.org.uk/ County York Address YO32 9WN Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History updated by KC on 19.2.13 with information on travel insurance found on family fund website, and change of telephone contact number.Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received 12.12.13 from Alison. Changes made to text (29.1.14) LMChecked at Local Support event. Amended description. 25.2.15 APUpdated phone numbers using info from website - RC 21/07/2016updated phone number following email from Harriet Hey at Family Fund - 4/8/17 Last Contacted 25/02/2015 Last Updated 10/11/2020 Flag Listing Family Holiday Association Name Family Holiday Association Category Money Matters Exclude All Yes Short Description Family Holiday Association can provide breaks for families on a low income who have not had a break for at least 4 years. The family must have at least one child between the ages of 3 and 18. Telephone Number 020 3117 0650 Website Address https://familyholidaycharity.org.uk/ Address SE1 4YR Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History changed description - consent via email from Emma - 27/11/09 Refresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13 Response received from Paula Wilkinson on 6.12.13. Changes made to text, contact name, address and telephone number. Fax removed. LM (27.1.14). Changed email and SM 10/11/20. email, website, address, social media updated AC 9/10/23 Last Contacted 12/06/2013 Last Updated 09/10/2023 Flag Listing Family Information Service (Essex) Name Family Information Service (Essex) Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description The Family Information Service website provides a full list of early years childcare providers and also after-school, breakfast and holiday clubs in Essex. Telephone Number 0800 055 6874 Website Address https://www.essex.gov.uk/Education-Schools/Early-Years-Childcare/Find-a-provider/Pages/Find-a-provider.aspx Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Last Updated 25/09/2018 Flag Listing Family Information Service (Southend) Name Family Information Service (Southend) Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Family Information Service (Southend) is part of the Children and Learning Department and provides impartial information, advice and assistance about childcare and family services in and around Southend. Telephone Number 01702 215007 Website Address https://www.southend.gov.uk/children-families Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History GOOGLEWHACK - 24/5/10 EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email response received from Kate Pipe on 24.10.13- new phone number added- KC updated 15.10.13. website added, email updated AC 9/10/23 Last Contacted 25/10/2013 Last Updated 09/10/2023 Flag Listing Family Information Service (Thurrock) Name Family Information Service (Thurrock) Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Family Information Service (Thurrock) provides free, impartial information and advice on childcare and family support services in Thurrock. The website has an online directory of information on family support, sport and leisure and local events. Telephone Number 01375 652801 Website Address http://www.askthurrock.org.uk/kb5/thurrock/fis/home.page County Essex Address RM17 6SL Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History GOOGLEWHACK - 20/4/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email response received on 24.10.13 from Marie Connor stating all details are correct, gave facebook and twitter details but not included - Kc updated 24.10.13 Last Contacted 24/10/2013 Flag Listing Family Lives Name Family Lives Category National Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description 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 Website Address https://www.familylives.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 Last Contacted 03/11/2011 Last Updated 09/10/2023 Flag Listing Family Rights Group Name Family Rights Group Category National Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Advice for families who need or are already involved with children's services. Telephone Number 0808 801 0366 Website Address http://www.frg.org.uk/ Address N1 9LG Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History change to helpline and description - consent via email from Mary-Ann - 8/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) All details still correct LM Last Contacted 04/10/2014 Last Updated 29/07/2022 Flag Listing Farrah Driver Training Name Farrah Driver Training Category Education & Learning, In the Community, Into Adulthood Condition(s) Autism Spectrum Disorders Exclude All No Short Description Farrah Driver Training in Wickford and Basildon offers special help to young people with Asperger syndrome in learning to drive. Telephone Number 0800 023 6831 or 07903 997 733 Website Address https://www.drivingschoolbasildon.com/ County Essex Address SS12 0JX Age Relevance 16+ Contact History Gained consent via email from Tariq Musaji on 13.9.13 - KC added on 16.9.13Refresh project 2013 - email 1 sent 24.9.13 BB. No response so email 2 sent 10.1.14Response received on 10.1.14 from Tariq confirming all information correct LMSpelling of Asperger Syndrome corrected 24.2.14 LMFreephone number added following What Next? event LMEmail address changed and address added following research by JH 16.6.14 LM Updated email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email, phone updated AC 9/10/23 Last Contacted 01/10/2014 Last Updated 09/10/2023 Flag Listing FASD Awareness (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) Name FASD Awareness (Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) Category National Advice & Support Condition(s) Rare Disorders / Syndromes Exclude All No Short Description FASD Awareness - Offering support, education, training, research and information on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Telephone Number 01634 566 323‬ Website Address https://www.fasdawareness.org.uk/ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Consent: Gloria 3.10.06 change to description, changed of address - consent via email from Gloria - updated online 14/12/09 - EGRefresh Project - email 1 sent 19.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 17.1.14 (LM), no response and phone number inactive, so updated from website. Contact name, address and phone number removed, helpline number added LMremoved phone number as for NOFAS - RC 24/8/16 Last Contacted 22/05/2014 Last Updated 05/03/2021 Flag Listing FIG (Family Information Group) Name FIG (Family Information Group) Category Local Advice & Support, Respite & Breaks Away Exclude All Yes Short Description FIG (Family Information Group) provides childcare and support to families of children with disabilities and children in need who live in Havering. Telephone Number 01708 378141 Website Address http://familyinformationgroup.co.uk/index.html County Essex Address RM3 7SU Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Published by PK on 10.12.15 consent sought on 3 occasions and not gained all information in the public domain. Last Contacted 12/10/2015 Flag Listing Figure of Eight Education Name Figure of Eight Education Category Education & Learning Short Description A dynamic and forward thinking alternative education provider based in Southend on Sea. Telephone Number 01702 567078 Website Address https://www.figureofeighteducation.co.uk/ Town Southend-on-Sea County Essex Address SS0 9TN Age Relevance 11+, 16+ Contact History twitter added AC 9/10/23 Last Updated 09/10/2023 Flag Listing Fiona Robinson – Anxiety Angel Name Fiona Robinson – Anxiety Angel Category Health & Well-being Condition(s) ADD / ADHD, Anxiety / Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health Exclude All No Short Description Experienced anxiety specialist with a particular interest in ASD and ADHD Telephone Number 07793 558000 or 01708 641674 Website Address http://www.anxietyangel.co.uk Town Upminster County Essex Address RM14 1UX Age Relevance 11+, 16+ Last Updated 17/03/2023 Flag Listing Firefly Friends Name Firefly Friends Category Health & Well-being Condition(s) Physical Difficulties Exclude All No Short Description Firefly Friends acts as a leading light in the research, design and development of postural care solutions for children with special needs. Telephone Number 0289 267 8879 Website Address https://www.fireflyfriends.com/uk/ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 12/9/16 Last Updated 12/01/2021 Flag Listing First Step Name First Step Category Education & Learning, Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Providing support, information and encouragement to families of pre-school children with special needs and disabilities living in Havering. Telephone Number 01708 556355 Website Address http://www.firststep.org.uk/ County Essex Address RM12 5PP Age Relevance 0+, 4+ Contact History added sib club to the description - consent via emails, EG and AW - 26/11/09Refresh project- email 1 sent to Gill Hare - bounceback, email 2 sent to enquires on 25.10.13, email response received on 13.11.13 from Trica Cowdrey stating sibclub no longer running and contact name changed and email - KC updated on 14.11.13Added additional email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016 Last Contacted 14/11/2013 Last Updated 01/12/2020 Flag Listing Fish 4 Life Angling Academy Name Fish 4 Life Angling Academy Category Into Adulthood, Leisure Time & Fitness Exclude All Yes Short Description Fish 4 Life Angling Academy works with people with learning disabilities and other disabilities and offers fishing coaching as a therapeutic activity. Telephone Number 07760 373070 Website Address https://www.fish4lifeanglingacadamy.org/ Age Relevance 16+ Contact History Consent given in person by Martin Roessler at What Next event. 25.5.16 APEmail address added from SNAP Directory New Entry Form PH 15/7/16Â. added website AC 9/10/23 Last Contacted 25/05/2016 Last Updated 09/10/2023 Flag Listing Fitness in Mind Name Fitness in Mind Category Into Adulthood, Leisure Time & Fitness Exclude All Yes Short Description Fitness in Mind offers a nurturing introduction to wellbeing and fitness by supporting adults with mental health conditions and/or additional needs to access a range of physical activities. Telephone Number 01277 246057 County Essex Age Relevance 16+ Contact History Info taken from leaflet and website PH 14/7/16. removed address AC 9/10/23 Last Contacted 14/07/2016 Last Updated 09/10/2023 Flag Listing ← Previous Next →