Short Description
NHS organisation commissioning services for the local community.
Telephone Number
01473 770 000
Town
Colchester
County
Essex
Address
CO4 9QR
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email updated AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The NHS Website gives you all the information you need to take control of your health and wellbeing.
Website Address
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from the NHS Choices website. 3/2/16 AP

Last Updated
12/01/2021
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
NICE is a UK registered charity based in Birmingham, dedicated to supporting children and adults with incurable movement disorders.
Telephone Number
0121 449 1569
Town
Moseley
County
Birmingham
Address
B13 8RD
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

CHANGE TO NAME OF ORGANISATION - PREVIOUSLY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION - 26/3/10 - egRefresh Project - Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - all details still correct LMremoved fax number as not on website - RC 26/8/16. Changed web address and email 26/3/26 AP

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
26/03/2026
Short Description
Child mental health resources for parents and teachers.
Website Address
Address
N20 2DJ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

twitter added AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Nordoff Robbins is a national charity using music to help people in need to develop creativity, communication skills and confidence.
Telephone Number
020 7267 4496
Address
NW5 1PQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Complete overhaul - changes to: organisation name, numbers and description. Consent via post from Fraser, updated on.line 9/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - email 1 sent 26.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 14.1.14 (LM), no responseInformation checked on website - contact name and fax number removed 13.6.14 LMupdated email using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
13/06/2014
Last Updated
12/01/2021
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) provides community health services for people living in south west Essex.
Telephone Number
0300 555 1200
County
Essex
Address
RM13 8GQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from website. AP 15/9/15. instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Northlands Park Family Hub serves the Basildon district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0013
County
Essex
Address
SS13 1QX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - FOR CONSENT SEE 2010 CONTACT RECORD - EG - 19/5/10updated telephone number and added website using website info on 28.9.13 by KCRefresh Project 2013 - all details still correct 17.2.14 LMupdated phone number and email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
17/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
Dr Mairi Emerson-Smith
Short Description
Providing comprehensive and high quality ADHD, Autism, and learning difficulty assessments, therapy, and support services, for children aged 18 months and above and adults.
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added by Anne (mother of Dr Mairi). Added a sentence about Early Years assessments from an email 2/6/26 AP. Changed age to 18 Months + 30/6/26 AP

Last Contacted
03/10/2023
Last Updated
30/06/2026
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Nutritionist Resource allows you to find a qualified nutritionist quickly and easily, whilst offering the latest nutrition news, tips and expert advice.
Telephone Number
0333 325 2504
Town
Camberley
Address
GU15 3YL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 15/9/16. instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Oak Tree Family Hub serves Rochford district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0013
County
Essex
Address
SS6 8UA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via telephone from Tatia - 18/10/10 - EG Updated via email from Claire Alexander 12/7/12. - APRefresh Project 2013 - Postcode amended 17.2.14 LM/updated email address using info from internet - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
17/02/2014
Last Updated
06/04/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Occupational Therapy Essex offers independent therapy services for children with motor difficulties.
Telephone Number
07903 085883
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email on 17.8.13 from Abi Johnson- added by KC on 20.8.13Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 26.9.13 BB, no response, so email 2 sent 14.1.14Response received 14.1.14 from Abi confirming all details correct LMChecked entry at Local Support 25/2/15 AP

Last Contacted
25/02/2015
Last Updated
12/01/2021
Short Description
Open Door Thurrock works with young people and vulnerable adults to help them address any barriers that may stop them from achieving their full potential.
Telephone Number
01375 390040
County
Thurrock
Address
RM17 5DL
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the directory - BT 12/07/2018. Updated web address 7.2.24 AP

Last Contacted
12/07/2018
Last Updated
07/02/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Osteopathic Centre for Children, is a UK registered charity whose mission is to be the osteopathic centre of excellence for paediatric care, education and research.
Telephone Number
020 875 5290
Website Address
Address
SE1 2LF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

CHANGE TO DESCRIPTION AND ORGANISATION NAME - 30/3/10 - CONSENT OVER PHONE - egRefresh Project 2013 - Phone call made by BB, December 2013. Address and telephone number changed 3.3.14 LMadded email address using info from website- RC 21/07/2016. address updated AC 9/10/23. Updated address as requested by Rebecca Da Silva 4/9/25. AP. Updated description as informed by Rebecca Da Silva 10/10/25 AP

Last Contacted
12/01/2013
Last Updated
04/09/2025
Pace
Name
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No
Short Description
Pace is a charity that transforms the lives of children and young people with cerebral palsy and other similar sensory motor conditions.
Telephone Number
01296 392739
County
Buckinghamshire
Address
HP19 9JL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Last Contacted
06/01/2020
Last Updated
01/12/2020
Name
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Patient empowers everyone to take charge of their health with trusted clinical information, written and reviewed by an extensive network of doctors and healthcare professionals.
Website Address
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 13/9/16

Exclude All
No
Short Description
PECS (The Picture Exchange Communication System) is an exciting approach using pictures for teaching functional communication skills to individuals with autism and other communication difficulties.
Telephone Number
01273 609555
Address
BN2 4QN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

update to web address - consent gained by email from Christy Wallis - 18/11/09Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response recieved from Jo Wheeler with updated address and email- KC updated 21.11.13 updated address using info from website -RC 31/8/16. address updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
21/11/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Physio Comes To You is a private physiotherapy company specialising in providing therapy at home, in nurseries and in schools, for children with complex needs.
Telephone Number
020 7884 0374
Town
Wandsworth
Address
SW8 3SR
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry published 14.7.14 LM. email updated, facebook added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
14/07/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
A physiotherapy service specialising in the treatment of children with additional needs (mainly cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions), based 5 minutes from Stansted Airport.
Telephone Number
01279 850833 / 07734820450
Town
Stansted
County
Essex
Address
CM6 2BN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Oliver Tatton-Bennett email 12.7.19 requesting entry. AP. instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
12/07/2019
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Name
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No
Short Description
PINNT offers access to a support network for adults receiving artificial nutrition. They also help families to make contact with others in their area or with the same condition.
Telephone Number
0203 004 6193
County
Dorset
Address
BH23 2XS
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Info taken from website PH 14/7/16added phone number using info from facebook page -RC 31/8/16

Last Contacted
14/07/2016
Last Updated
22/05/2020
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Positive Child Development specialises in autism parenting and provides 1:1 sessions, telephone consultations, video feedback and training for carers and staff. Please see website for more information.
County
Essex
Address
CM15 0RP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Consent gained via email from Toni Crane on 07.09.15. Published 14.09.15 PK. contact info removed - doesn't seem to exist AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
14/09/2015
Last Updated
23/10/2023