Time & Space
Short Description
Time & Space is a unique day provision for young people and adults with a learning disability.
Telephone Number
07912 731907
Town
Battlesbridge
County
Essex
Address
SS11 8TJ
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted by Holly - updated a few details. AP 15/4/25

Last Updated
15/04/2025
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No
Short Description
Together Matters produces downloadable resources, such as Thinking Ahead and I'm Thinking Ahead, which help with planning for the future.
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Details added from website. AP 12.10.17

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
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Yes
Short Description
Torchlight is a group for young people aged 11 to 25 with additional needs, which runs on Monday evenings at the Chapel Hill Youth Centre in Braintree.
Telephone Number
07407554358
Town
Braintree
Address
CM7 3QZ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

website removed AC 13/11/23

Last Updated
13/11/2023
Tranquil Day Centre Corringham
Condition(s)
Short Description
Day Opportunities for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.
Telephone Number
01375 801767
Last Updated
16/10/2026
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Transition Information Network (TIN) is an alliance of organisations and individuals who aim to improve the experience of disabled young people's transition to adulthood.
Telephone Number
020 7843 6006
Town
23 Mentmore Terrace
Address
E8 3PN
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - New entry received on 29.11.13. Consent given by Lettice Wigby (lwigby@ncb.org.uk or 020 7843 6006) Added 6.2.14 LM. address updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
29/11/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Transition Service (Thurrock Council) supports all young people between 14 and 25.
Telephone Number
01375 511 000
County
Essex
Address
RM17 6TJ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Olu Oye-Bamgbose at Transition Team by phone. Confirmed via email. 18.6.12 - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent - not found, email 2 sent 5.12.13Details confirmed as correct by Olu Oye-Bamgbose on 5.12.13 LMupdated email and phone number using info from website - RC 27/07/2016

Last Contacted
12/05/2013
Last Updated
21/02/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Treetops Day Project offers a day care service in Rainham or Billericay for adults with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01268 653547 or 07818 406266
Town
Billericay
County
Essex
Address
CM12 9UR ​
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

added 140/6/11Refresh project- Phonecall 1 made 6.12.13 new address added, other details correct- KC updated 9.12.13 Email added. Consent from Tracey (07818 406266) 21.5.14 LMUpdated after What Next? PK 26/05/2016PA Rebecca added website via email. AP 11/5/17. email, phone, address updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
05/11/2017
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Short Description
Potential annexe accommodation for young disabled adults who need more independence close to home.
Telephone Number
0800 246 1206
Town
Billericay
County
Essex
Address
CM12 9SB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Madeleine O'Rourke's company

Last Updated
24/10/2024
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Changing the way people think about cerebral palsy.
Telephone Number
07951 019 508
Website Address
Address
N3 2FG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Changed name from The Cerebral Palsy Hub - 12.7.22 AP

Last Updated
12/07/2022
Short Description
VersaCare specialises in 24 hour Live-in Care, with an on-call emergency 24hour service, staffed from within the company.
Telephone Number
0800 008 7661
County
Surrey
Address
CR5 1HA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given by Sue Kitson 11/6/10 Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10Refresh Project- Email 1 sent 23.9.13, email reponse received from Andy Weight on 23.9.13 all details confirmed correct- KC updated spreadsheet on 23.9.13updated email address and phone number using info from website - RC 1/8/16. facebook added AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
06/10/2011
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Short Description
Working with Essex County Council to improve services for autistic people.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1660
Address
EC1Y 0TL
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 6.9.13 no response- email 2 sent 25.11.13Phone call (BB) December 2013 - name changed from 'Hubb Mental Health User Group' to 'Voiceability'. Email changed. (3.3.14) LMupdated email address, website and phone number - RC 1/8/2016. Completely changed entry to include Speak Out Essex 18/8/23 AP. twitter, linkedin added AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
25/11/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Volunteering Matters works in partnership with local organisations and businesses to help disabled people actively volunteer (via supported volunteering if necessary) and contribute to their community.
Telephone Number
020 3780 5870
Address
E5 0PD
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

change to tel and address, consent via telephone from Sarah - 31/3/10 - EG Checked by LB 18/6/12 - APRefresh Project 2013 - Phone call in December 2013 (BB). All details correct 5.3.14 LMAdded Fax number and email 14.7.14 LM. instagram added AC 13/11/23. Changed email address 15.5.26 AP

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
15/05/2026
Short Description
Walter Boyce Wellbeing Hub supports adults across the complete spectrum of learning disabilities at its base in Brentwood.
Telephone Number
0333 013 5438
County
Essex
Address
CM13 3AP
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent from Mike Patterson 23/6/10 - ARRefresh Project- phonecall 1 made 6.12.13, all details correct and confirmed by Jonathan - KC updated 9.12.13 Confirmed correct at What Next? event - 28.5.14 LMupdated phone number and email address - RC 1/8/2016changed name and removed fax number, as advised to by Sally from Walter Boyce - BB 03.01.18. email updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
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Yes
Short Description
YMCA Romford offers inclusive sports activities for all. Daytime gym, multi-sports and yoga for the 16+ age group plus fully inclusive children's holiday programme for 4 to 11 years.
Telephone Number
01708 766211
County
Essex
Address
RM7 0PH
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - Phone call made 1.4.14 (AT) - all details still correct LM. Updated entry 6.10.20 AP. facebook, instagram, twitter added AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
06/10/2020
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Yes
Short Description
Yoga4All provides inclusive yoga classes to schools, day centres, and care homes as well as one to one classes. Keeley Beech teaches yoga to children and adults with special needs including autism spectrum disorder.
Telephone Number
01702 475700
Website Address
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Keeley emailed in to request entry- KLB published on7/4/16. twitter, instagram, youtube added AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
04/07/2016
Last Updated
13/11/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Youreable is an online community of and for disabled people, supporting and helping each other by sharing their experiences and information.
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 12/9/16. Changed web address 15.5.26 AP

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
Last Updated
14/05/2026
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Young Epilepsy is a charity based in Surrey, providing specialised services including a specialist school and college, medical assessment, therapy, outreach support and research.
Telephone Number
01342 832243
County
Surrey
Address
RH7 6PW
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

change to tel - consent via phone - researched by sarah - 23/3/10 - EG Updated entry - new name - from Epilepsy Action newsletter. 23/3/12 - APRefresh Project- Email 1 sent 20.9.13, email response received on 24.9.13 from Elin Gustafsson confirming all details correct- KC updated 14.10.13added details of  the connect project as informed by  Jeanenne Corderoy on 10.12.15, added counselling category and Essex location tag. Updated contact details 6.10.2020. email, phone updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
15/12/2015
Last Updated
13/11/2023
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No
Short Description
Young Minds has a telephone service providing information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person.
Telephone Number
0808 802 5544 (parent helpline) or 020 7089 5050 (general enquiries)
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

change to telephone number and description - updated by telephone + consent gained - updated online 1/3/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 20.1.14 LMResponse received from Lauren Blenkinsop on 20.1.14. Postal address changed 5.2.14 LMAdded additional phone number and email address using info from website - RC 31/8/16. email, phone updated, linkedin added AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
20/01/2014
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Young People's Counselling Service provides counselling for young people aged 11 to 18 years, or up to 25 years if in receipt of an EHCP. The service is available to young people in the Brentwood area and surrounding districts.
Telephone Number
01277 230831
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
CM15 8AG
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

added website - 1/4/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 28.11.13All information confirmed correct 28.11.13 by Emma LM. email, website updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
28/11/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Youth Hostels Association is a charity which offers accommodation throughout England and Wales in over two hundred and thirty locations, many of which cater for people with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01629 592700
Website Address
County
Derbyshire
Address
DE4 3YH
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM). Phone message left 28.3.14 (CM)Info checked on website 6.6.14 - tel number amended, freephone added LM

Last Contacted
06/06/2014