Archives: Into Adulthood

CoCoCare

Name

CoCoCare

Category

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Yes

Short Description

CoCoCare is a vocational day service for adults with learning disabilities. They offer individualised programmes of vocational opportunities for supported volunteering and training workshops, together with sporting activities and leisure days.

Telephone Number

01206 912021

Website Address

http://cococare.co.uk/

Town

Lexden

County

Essex

Address

CO3 4DE

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

Taken from website. Consent to be gained from Beth at What Next? - APRefreseh Project 2013 - Email sent 10.9.13 (BB), no response so phone call made by CM 14.3.14. All details confirmed correct LM. 12/6/20 Added phone number and changed address. AP

Last Contacted

17/03/2014

Last Updated

12/06/2020

Into Adulthood, Leisure Time & Fitness

Colchester Gateway Clubs

Name

Colchester Gateway Clubs

Category

Condition(s)

http://www.colchestergatewayclubs.org

Short Description

Colchester Gateway Clubs is an independent charity providing social clubs and activities for adults with a learning disability. The main aim of their clubs is for people to enjoy themselves in a relaxed atmosphere.
Clubs are held on Tuesdays and Fridays in Colchester and in Clacton on Thursdays.

Telephone Number

07710 177050

Website Address

Town

Colchester

Address

CO3 9DW

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

Updated email and address 12.6.20 AP. email, phone, address updated AC 2/10/23

Last Updated

02/10/2023

Consensus Support Services

Consensus Support Services

Name

Category

Condition(s)

https://www.consensussupport.com/

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Short Description

Consensus Support Services support people with learning disabilities and associated complex health needs.

Telephone Number

0808 223 5320

Website Address

Address

CO4 9PE

Age Relevance

11+, 16+

Contact History

16/6/10 - consent given by Karen - AR Changed phone number via website 19/6/12 - APRefresh Project- phonecall 1 made by BB on 6.9.13, tel updated, address removed -KC updated 9.12.13Updated phone number and address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email, facebook, linkedin, youtube added, address, twitter updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted

12/09/2013

Last Updated

02/10/2023

Into Adulthood, Local Advice & Support, Respite & Breaks Away

DABD

Name

DABD

Category

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Yes

Short Description

DABD provides a variety of support services for families and young people.

Telephone Number

0330 054 2500

Website Address

https://www.dabd.org.uk/

County

Essex

Address

RM9 5NU

Age Relevance

0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+

Contact History

Added to the Directory - BB 19.01.2018. phone number updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted

19/01/2018

Last Updated

02/10/2023

Into Adulthood, Leisure Time & Fitness

Dance 21

Name

Dance 21

Category

Condition(s)

Down Syndrome

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Short Description

Dance 21 is a dance group based in Chelmsford and Woodford for children with Down syndrome and their siblings aged 5 and over.

Telephone Number

07814 959312

Website Address

www.dance21.org.uk

Age Relevance

4+, 7+, 11+, 16+

Contact History

Added website 6.2.08 Email from Mary to change email address 20.2.08Refresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13, email response received from Maryon 1.11.13 with description change to add in two groups - contact name changed and tel - KC updated 4/11/13Â . Updated by Mary via email 6/2/26. AP

Last Contacted

11/04/2013

Last Updated

06/02/2026

Into Adulthood, National Advice & Support

Dimensions

Name

Dimensions

Category

Condition(s)

Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disability

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Short Description

Dimensions provides services for people with learning disabilities and people with autism.

Telephone Number

0300 303 9001

Website Address

https://dimensions-uk.org/

Town

Reading

Address

RG7 4SA

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

gained consent via email from Sarah Walters ([email protected]) on 18.9.13 - KC added on 6.11.13Changed Autismfilms telephone and added as website 2. 2/6/15 AP

Last Contacted

11/06/2013

Last Updated

24/09/2021

Into Adulthood, Leisure Time & Fitness

Disability 4 Sport

Name

Disability 4 Sport

Category

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Yes

Short Description

Disability 4 Sport provides a wide range of sporting opportunities and activities that are aimed at engaging and empowering disabled people of all ages and abilities, with the intention of improving physical health and mental well-being.

Telephone Number

01206 512595 or 07305 099382

Website Address

https://www.disability4sport.co.uk/

County

Essex

Address

CO4 0HU

Age Relevance

4+, 7+, 11+, 16+

Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry submitted by Abigail Saxon. Published 16.7.14 LM. facebook added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted

16/07/2014

Last Updated

02/10/2023

Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN)

Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN)

Name

Category

Into Adulthood, Money Matters, National Advice & Support

Condition(s)

ADD / ADHD, Albinism, Allergy, Angelman Syndrome, Anxiety / Mental Health, Aquired Brain Injury, Arthritis, Asthma / Lung Condition, Asthma/Lung Conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Auto Immune, Autoimmune, Bladder and Bowel, Blood Conditions, Brain Injury, Brittle Bones, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Challenging Behaviour, Coeliac Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafblind, Diabetes, Disfigurement, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Eating Disorders, Eczema, Epilepsy, Erbs Palsy, Fragile X, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Gender Identity, Genetic Disorders, Gifted Children, Growth Disorders, Handwriting Difficulties, Hearing Impairment, Heart Disorders, Hemiplegia, Incontinence, Kidney Disease, Learning Disability, Life Threatening Conditions, Liver Disease, Meningitis, Mental Health, Multiple Births, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Physical Difficulties, Rare Disorders / Syndromes, Sensory Processing, Stroke, Tourette Syndrome, Tracheostomy, Tremor, Visual Impairment

Short Description

Specialising in benefits claims and appeals for clients who are of Neurodiverse development, and will support anyone with any condition.

Website Address

https://dawnsupport.co.uk/

Town

Colchester

County

Essex

Address

CO7 7UG

Age Relevance

0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+

Contact History

Submitted by DAWN. 19/8/24

Last Updated

20/08/2024

Disability Inclusion Society – DIS

Disability Inclusion Society – DIS

Name

Category

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Yes

Short Description

DIS (Disability Inclusion Society) works with small groups of disabled individuals on maintenance projects in the community throughout the south of Essex.

Telephone Number

07982 746062

Website Address

http://www.dis4u.co.uk/

County

Essex

Address

CM11 2UQ

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - added 6/12/11 - permission via email from Terry - EG Updated phone numbers from website 13/6/12 - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13. Phone call made 14.3.14 (CM) - contact name changed from Terry to Richard LMUpdated phone numbers, email address and address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016

Last Contacted

14/03/2014

Last Updated

23/08/2019

Into Adulthood, Money Matters

Dosh Financial Advocacy

Name

Dosh Financial Advocacy

Category

Condition(s)

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Short Description

Dosh Financial Advocacy - Supporting people with a learning disability to be more independent and have more control over their money.

Telephone Number

0300 303 1288

Website Address

https://www.dosh.org/

Town

Grantham

Address

NG31 7XT

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

linkedin added AC 2/10/23

Last Updated

02/10/2023

Eastway Care

Name

Eastway Care

Category

http://eastwaycare.co.uk/

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Yes

Short Description

Eastway Care provides daytime opportunities for people with learning and physical disabilities as well as complex health needs in the east London area.

Telephone Number

01708 200022

Website Address

County

Essex

Address

RM7 7HL

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via phone, email and person from David and Heather - added 29/6/10 - EG David confirmed all still correct 14/6/12 - APRefresh Project- email 1 bounceback 10.9.13, phoned 25.11.13 gave email over phone- forwarded to [email protected] Updated from website. All correct, fax removed 2.6.14 LM Added additional email addres using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted

25/11/2013

Last Updated

02/10/2023

Health & Well-being, Into Adulthood, National Advice & Support

Easy Health

Name

Easy Health

Category

Condition(s)

http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/

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Short Description

Easy Health is a website for people with learning disabilities where you can find health information with easy-to-understand words, pictures and films.

Website Address

Town

Tooting

Address

SW17 0BQ

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 7/9/16. phone removed AC 2/10/23

Last Updated

02/10/2023

ECL – Day Opportunities and Inclusive Employment

ECL – Day Opportunities and Inclusive Employment

Name

Category

Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disability

Condition(s)

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Short Description

ECL provides day opportunity services across the whole of Essex for adults with learning disabilities and autism which includes an Inclusive Employment programme.

Telephone Number

03330 135 438

Website Address

https://www.ecl.org/services/learning-disability-autism-support

County

Essex

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

Ryan Street amended entry via email 11.8.20. AP. Corrected web address 2/2/23 AP. linkedin, youtube added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted

11/08/2020

Last Updated

02/10/2023

Education 4 Independence

Name

Education 4 Independence

Category

Condition(s)

https://haveringadultcollege.co.uk/courses/education-4-independence/

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Yes

Short Description

Education 4 Independence is a provision for adults with learning disabilities that helps to develop skills for life and work and towards independence.

Telephone Number

01708 434955

Website Address

Town

Romford

County

Essex

Address

RM1 4HR

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

Information received directly from Brenda Hunt via email. Published PK 19/08/2016updated website as link not working - RC 25/08/16. Updated from email from Natalie McAneny on 29.3.23. AP. website updated AC 2/10/23. Changed address 16/4/26 AP

Last Contacted

19/08/2016

Last Updated

16/04/2026

Employability & Skills Intervention Team – Mid Essex

Employability & Skills Intervention Team – Mid Essex

Name

Category

https://youth.essex.gov.uk/young-people/employment-education-and-training/

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Yes

Short Description

Any young people who are aged 16 to 18 and are looking for a job, education or training can contact this team to discuss the options available to them.

Telephone Number

0800 707 6384

Website Address

County

Essex

Address

CM1 1QH

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

Added website 1/12/2020 AP. email, phone number updated AC 2/10/23

Last Updated

02/10/2023

Employability & Skills Intervention Team – North Essex

Employability & Skills Intervention Team – North Essex

Name

Category

https://youth.essex.gov.uk/young-people/employment-education-and-training/

Exclude All

Yes

Short Description

Any young people who are aged 16 to 18 and are looking for a job, education or training can contact this team to discuss the options available to them.

Telephone Number

03330 138961

Website Address

County

Essex

Address

CM1 1QH

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

Added website 1/12/20 AP

Last Updated

01/12/2020

Employability & Skills Intervention Team – South Essex

Employability & Skills Intervention Team – South Essex

Name

Category

https://youth.essex.gov.uk/young-people/employment-education-and-training/

Exclude All

Yes

Short Description

Any young people who are aged 16 to 18 and are looking for a job, education or training can contact this team to discuss the options available to them.

Telephone Number

03330 139842

Website Address

County

Essex

Address

CM1 1QH

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

Added website 1.12.20 AP

Last Updated

01/12/2020

Employability & Skills Intervention Team – West Essex

Employability & Skills Intervention Team – West Essex

Name

Category

https://youth.essex.gov.uk/young-people/employment-education-and-training/

Exclude All

Yes

Short Description

Any young people who are aged 16 to 18 and are looking for a job, education or training can contact this team to discuss the options available to them.

Telephone Number

03330 138962

Website Address

County

Essex

Address

CM1 1QH

Age Relevance

16+

Contact History

Added website 1/12/20 AP

Last Updated

01/12/2020