Exclude All
No
Short Description
Essex driving school with experience in teaching students with autism.
Telephone Number
07734 101304
Town
Brentwood
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

SNAP family Helen Burns requested to go on the directory 21/2/20 AP

Last Contacted
21/02/2020
Last Updated
21/02/2020
Exclude All
No
Short Description
AB4D is an Essex-wide project which provides a platform for people with Learning Disabilities and or Autism and their families to ensure their voice and views are heard through participation, co-production and collaboration.
Telephone Number
01255 429778
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
Address
CO15 1PP
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
14/08/2020
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Access Dignity Project Centre is based in Walton for adults with a learning disability.
Telephone Number
01255 852882
Address
CO14 8BD
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Davina Swindell emailed in 25.2.16 to have an entry. KLB published 14.3.16updated email and address using info from website - RC 1/8/16. updated address, removed website and facebook AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
14/03/2016
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Cool Connections is a youth club on Monday evenings for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 who live in Harlow.
Telephone Number
01279 870297
Address
CM19 5RD
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Entry submitted via webform by Jane Band 8.12.14.  Added by AP 6.1.15.updated phone number and address using info from website - RC 1/8/16. Website updated AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
12/08/2014
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Loughton Youth Group provides leisure and social opportunities for young people with disabilities who live in the Epping Forest area.
Telephone Number
01279 870297
Town
Loughton
Address
IG10 3SB
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted via webform by Katie Harrison on 8.12.14 and added by AP on 6.1.15. Website updated AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
12/08/2014
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Short Description
Creating the social scene for people with disabilities in Thurrock and throughout Essex.
Telephone Number
07934 442 854
Town
Thurrock
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Leah Knights 16.12.21. Website updated 13/9/23 AC.

Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Supported living, residential, domiciliary and day services specialising in supporting young adults aged 16+.
Telephone Number
03301 755 332
Town
Twerton
Address
BA2 1RN
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

updated description, added mobile and contact names - telephoned Rachel - gained consent - updated online 4/01/10 Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10Refresh project- Phonecall 1 made 10.12.13 BB updated description, added email, deleted mobile as confirmed by Clare PenfoldUpdated phone numbers, website and email address using info from internet - RC 20/07/2016. Changed names and details from CMG to Achieve Together 3.4.20 AP. Updated description as requested by Jane Cross 10/1/22. AP. Phone number and address updated AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
12/10/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Condition(s)
Short Description
Provides day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01206 394124
Town
Manningtree
County
Essex
Address
CO11 2NJ
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
14/02/2025
Condition(s)
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
A service at UCLH aiming to bridge the gap during transition from paediatric to adult NHS services.
Telephone Number
0203 448 3439
Address
WC1N 3BG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Recommended by Paula Hills - taken from website. Address updated 13/9/23

Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Adult Community Learning offers hundreds of courses and training programmes across Essex, including a supported learning programme.
Telephone Number
0345 603 7635
Website Address
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK 16/2/10 - info from web, consent over phone. EGChanged to generic website link to ECC. 21.7.14 AP Removed website: www.essex.gov.uk/Education-Schools/Adult-Learning/Pages/Find-your-Local-Centre.aspx as link doesn't work - RC 19/07/2016Changed website to http://www.aclessex.com/ 3/10/17 AP

Last Contacted
02/10/2016
Last Updated
23/11/2020
Name
Exclude All
No
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
Address
E2 9PJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
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

Last Contacted
20/03/2015
Last Updated
13/09/2023

AFK

Name
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
AFK helps children and young people with disabilities and autism live more independent, fulfilling lives.
Telephone Number
020 8347 8111
County
London
Address
N1 9LF
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
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

Last Contacted
24/02/2014
Last Updated
19/07/2024
Exclude All
No
Short Description
ASAP (Asperger Syndrome Adults & Parents) is a support group for people with Asperger syndrome aged 17 plus and their families, with or without a diagnosis.
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via email from Carolann - added 9/4/10 - EG 19/5/10 - REMOVED LAST SENTANCE - EG 19/5/10Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from Carolann Jackson stating meetings are held on the 4th of the month now- KC updated 21.11.13updated website and added email address - RC 1/8/16. removed phone number AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
12/02/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Autism Anglia is an independent charity that provides care and support to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia.
Telephone Number
01206 577678
County
Essex
Address
CO4 9YQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Major changes including name 26.9.08. Checked with Joanne by phone. Changed description and tel numbers - consent via email, updated 7/01/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13 no response, email 2 sent 25.11.13Phone call made 14.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct (Anna Rodgers) LM. Updated address 17.5.19 AP. Updated whole description 22/3/24 AP. Changed address 3/4/25 AP

Last Contacted
18/03/2014
Last Updated
03/04/2025
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Avelon Road Centre is a day service for adults with learning disabilities. The centre operates Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and offers a wide variety of activities including drama, life skills, local history, numeracy and literacy and sports.
Telephone Number
01708 434475
County
Essex
Address
RM13 7DH
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Info taken from website so no consent sought. PK 20/05/2016Updated with email address following What Next? PK 26/05/2016Amended email address, as Lee advised of a spelling mistake - BB 04.01.2018
Updated website and added facebook page upon request - 30/04/19

Last Contacted
20/05/2016
Last Updated
29/05/2020
Condition(s)
Short Description
Bespoke day opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
07823 330218
Town
Rochford
County
Essex
Address
SS4 1PX
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
03/05/2024
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
CLOSING ON 31/3/24. Independent advocacy services for people aged 14 years and over with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01375 389869
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
RM17 6XP
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Split entries for BATIAS 18.12.06. Lynne Ollett email. [email protected] Updated contact details as per website 14.5.12 APRefresh Project - details confirmed correct by email from Erika McCusker on 9.9.13Added Thurrock to name 7.3.14 LMRemoved the Billericay and Southend office as they have had to downsize. Still operating from Thurrock but covering the whole of Essex. Location tags updated - BB 13.02.18. Facebook updated AC 13/9/23. Batias is due to close down due to lack of funding on 31st March 2024. AP 22/2/24. Added note that it is due to close.

Last Contacted
21/11/2013
Last Updated
05/03/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Benson School of Motoring offers driving lessons with experienced driving instructors. Tina Runnalls has experience of working with pupils with additional needs and is able to communicate using British Sign Language.
Telephone Number
0800 019 0800
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Completed a Directory submission form. BB added to the Directory - 17.10.17. updated phone number and email AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
17/10/2017
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Football club for young people with disabilities, offering U13s, U17s and Adults groups between 12 noon and 1pm on Saturdays.
Telephone Number
07841 096642
Town
Billericay
County
Essex
Address
CM12 9SA
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: John Smith 9.1.07 all details updated -consent from John via phone - 25/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 13.1.14 (LM)No response, so phone call made 12.5.14 (AT) - information correct except Barstable School now Basildon Lower Academy, and both groups now run from 11am to 1pm (confirmed by John Smith) LMremoved website link - www.basildonsoccability.co.uk - as not related to entry - RC 25/07/2016. Updated by Sharon Wicks 28/6/22. Website added AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
06/11/2014
Last Updated
13/09/2023
BOSP (Brighter Opportunities for Special People)
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
A registered charity supporting children and young adults aged 0-25 with complex disabilities or life-limiting conditions, and their families.
Telephone Number
01268 553117
Website Address
Town
Pitsea
County
Essex
Address
SS16 4UH
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Feb 2019 -Name change - from Brighter Opportunities through Supported Play to Brighter Opportunities for Special People and address change to Wat Tyler Park

Duplicate entries in respite and sport and leisure - EG - 10/6/10Changed entry for Transition event. Info from Ashley Sargeant via email. 13/6/12 APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Debbie Dennis with updated description- KC updated 11.11.13Address changed 24.2.14 LMAll details confirmed correct 27.5.14 LM.
Updated description 25/7/23. AP.

Last Contacted
19/07/2023
Last Updated
25/07/2023