Short Description You can contact Essex County Council to discuss your care and support needs.
Telephone Number 0345 603 7630
Short Description Adult Social Care Services - Southend provides information and advice on services for adults with disabilities in Southend.
Telephone Number 01702 215008
Short Description Adult Social Care Services - Thurrock provides advice and information on services for adults with disabilities in Thurrock.
Telephone Number 01375 511 000
Short Description Advocate is a charity that finds free legal assistance from volunteer barristers.
Telephone Number 020 7092 3960
Town 296-302 High Holborn
Contact History Consent: Kate Hobson by email 19.6.06Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email repsonse received on 18.9.13 by Samuel Burrett  with consent to update address and tel- Updated by KC 31.10.13  Updated phone number from 020 7092 3958 to 0207 092 3960 using info from website - RC 20/07/2016. Changed name from Bar Pro Bono Unit to Advocate. 26/1/21. Address updated AC 13/9/23
Short Description Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young adults with communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.
Telephone Number 0300 666 9410
Contact History change to address - cosnent via phone - 22/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Mark Thompson with added details for descripion and contact details- KC updated 18.11.13 Updated via email by Tony Curtis 20.3.15. AP. Instagram and youtube added AC 13/9/2023
Short Description Affinity Hub is a website aimed at providing emotional support to parents and carers of children with special needs. It aims to be a virtual home to help parents and carers realise they are not alone.
Contact History Information taken from the website published PK 10/01/2017
Short Description AFK helps children and young people with disabilities and autism live more independent, fulfilling lives.
Telephone Number 020 8347 8111
Contact History Refresh Project 2013 - contact name changed from Sally Bishop to Mary Ryan. Other details confirmed correct by Paul Townley (24.2.14) LMContact name and helpline removed (as not on website anywhere) 18.7.14 LM. Changed name and contact details along with description. 6.10.20 AP. facebook, twitter, instagram updated AC 16/10/23. Changed name from My AFK to AFK. AP 19.7/24
Short Description Trampoline sessions for people with additional needs.
Telephone Number 0330 223 3333
Short Description Aladdin's Cave Thurrock is a resource centre for people with special needs. Resources including sensory equipment, musical instruments, portable ball pools and story sacks may be selected from a catalogue or by visiting the library at Beacon Hill Academy.
Telephone Number 01708 852006
Contact History Consent given by Sharon Paxman 6.5.09Sue F 10.6.09Refresh project- email 1 sent 19.9.13, email response received on 19.9.13 confirming all details correct - KC updated 30.10.13Added Thurrock to name 7.3.14 LMÂ. Updated website and email AC 13/9/23
Short Description Alamanda Therapy Animals offers animal assisted therapy using various animals including two American miniature horses that are able to go indoors.
Telephone Number 07768 174930
Contact History Made contact with EG as they are a SNAP family, gave consent for SNAP directory entry on 8.4.13added to directory by KC on 29.4.13Refresh project- email 1 sent 24.9.13 - bounceback, email 2 sent via website form details confirmed correct by Amanda KC updated 30.9.13. Changed phone number 15/12/2020 AP
Short Description Albinism Fellowship is a voluntary organisation that provides advice and support to people with albinism, their families and professionals who help them.
Telephone Number 07946 457979
Contact History Refresh Project - email 1 sent 19.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14 (LM) - no responsePhone call 29.4.14 (AT). Information confirmed correct from website 12.6.14 LM Updated email address using information from website [email protected] to [email protected] - RC 19/07/2016. added email AC 13/9/23
Short Description Aldanat Community Hub provides fun, calm, inclusive spaces designed to support wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities.
Telephone Number 01255 870281
Short Description Alex - The Leukodystrophy Charity is a patient support group for patients and families affected by a genetic leukodystrophy. They provide emotional and financial support to patients and families including a grants programme that helps families cover vital support costs.
Telephone Number 020 7701 4388
Contact History Refresh Project - new entry published 1.7.14 (consent from Minesh Gokal) LMupdated phone number using info from website - RC 24/8/16. Martina Wilson updated entry via email 31.5.19. AP.
Short Description All Clear Travel help anyone with pre-existing medical conditions to get the insurance they want and need.
Telephone Number 0808 169 6580
Contact History updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 7/9/16. updated phone number AC 13/9/23
Short Description Allergy UK is the leading national charity providing support, advice and information for those living with allergic disease.
Telephone Number 01322 619898
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 Paula Smallridge. Change of address, fax number and information 4.2.14 LM. address updated, instagram added AC 13/9/23
Short Description ALLFIE’s vision is ‘a world where inclusive education is a right not a struggle’
Telephone Number 020 7737 6030
Contact History removed fax number, changed tel number, updated address and added a cantact name - consent via email from Tara Flood - 25/11/09Refresh Project - checked details online. All still correct 14.7.14 LM
Short Description Allied Healthcare specialises in enabling personal independence in the home through the provision of a wide range of services including personal and nursing care, live-in and 24 hour care, convalescent care and short breaks.
Telephone Number 0800 542 1078
Contact History Consent: Lindsay 14.6.06 Updated description - consent gained via telephone - 4/01/10 - EGRefresh project- phonecall 1 made 10.12.13 BB, tel updated- KC updated 10.12.13  Updated phone number from 0800 587 7999 to 0800 542 1078 using info from website - RC 19/07/2016
Short Description All Together Now newspaper is aimed at everyone, especially health care professionals or anyone whose lives are affected by disabilities, long term health conditions or age.
Telephone Number 0151 230 0307
Contact History updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 13/9/16. added address AC 13/9/23
Short Description Alpha Sigma Delta is a social group run by SAFE Essex for autistic girls.
Contact History removed website, email, phone AC 13/9/23.
Short Description Adaptive functional fitness sessions in Thurrock for individuals with disabilities.
Telephone Number 07740 546413
Contact History Added by Craig 25/7/22. Updated address AC 13/9/2023