Advocate

Name
Advocate
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Advocate is a charity that finds free legal assistance from volunteer barristers.
Telephone Number
020 7092 3960
Website Address
https://weareadvocate.org.uk/
Town
296-302 High Holborn
Address
WC1V 7JH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
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

Last Contacted
31/10/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Ask Ellie

Name
Ask Ellie
Category
,
Short Description
Ellie is a free AI-powered legal assistant to help with EHCPs, SEND law, appeals, and everyday challenges.
Website Address
https://www.askellie.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
06/03/2025
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AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents)

Name
AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents) provides support, medico legal advice, referrals to specialist solicitors and help through the NHS and private complaints process.
Telephone Number
0345 123 2352
Website Address
https://www.avma.org.uk/
Address
CR0 1QG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email response received on 18.9.13 from Gaynor Donaldson with new address- KC updated 31.10.13. updated phone number AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
31/10/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Blackwater Law

Blackwater Law
Name
Blackwater Law
Category
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Blackwater Law in Braintree, are medical negligence experts with specialists in birth injury claims. Offering a free initial consultation, there is no obligation to proceed.
Telephone Number
0800 047 3564
Website Address
Blackwater Law
Town
Braintree
County
Essex
Address
CM7 9AJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New submission form. Address, phone number, email updated AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
22/10/2019
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Civil Legal Advice (CLA)

Name
Civil Legal Advice (CLA)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Civil Legal Advice (CLA) is a free and independent service paid for by legal aid, to help families on a low income or on benefits. Eligibility can be checked on the website.
Website Address
https://www.gov.uk/civil-legal-advice
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

update to description, consent from claire - email. - 15/12/09 EG phoned to confirm email - changed email - 15/12/09 EGrefresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email response received on 19.9,13 from Sharon Wilkes with name change from THE COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE  to civil legal advice and changes to wording, email, website, tel- KC updated 28.10.13

Last Contacted
28/10/2013
Last Updated
26/01/2021
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Coram Children’s Legal Service

Name
Coram Children’s Legal Service
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Coram Children's Legal Centre provides legal advice and information on areas of child, family and education law via The Child Law Advice Service. 
Telephone Number
020 7520 0300
Website Address
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/
Address
CO3 3DA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to description, added contact name, changed tel, fax and helpline numbers. consent via post from Hayley - updated online 16/2/10 - EG Changes made after LB phone call with Sally Mays at CCLC. 11.5.12 - APRefresh Project - Email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM). Name amended (Corum to Coram) Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - address, telephone number and email changed. Tel 2 added LMUpdated address, phone number and email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016Website form from Kelly Reeve: [email protected] asking us to change description and remove all contacts except website. 22/6/15 AP 01206 714650. phone added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
23/06/2015
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Douglas Silas Solicitors

Name
Douglas Silas Solicitors
Category
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Yes
Short Description
London based firm of solicitors who specialise exclusively in special educational needs.
Telephone Number
020 8349 7700
Website Address
https://www.specialeducationalneeds.co.uk/
Town
Finchley
Address
N3 3LF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KLB ASKED FOR CONSENT IN 2015 - NO REPLY- USED WEB INFO TO PUBLISH ENTRY 8/4/16

Last Contacted
04/08/2016
Last Updated
24/11/2020
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Education Advocacy

Education Advocacy
Name
Education Advocacy
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Education Advocacy works with the parents of children and young people with special education needs (SEN), from 0 to 25, to obtain an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), that is accurate, specific, detailed, quantified and lawful.
Telephone Number
0330 333 4130
Website Address
https://educationadvocacy.co.uk/
Town
Chippenham
County
Wiltshire
Address
SN15 3RS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Contacted
05/06/2020
Last Updated
12/06/2020
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Employment Retention Service

Employment Retention Service
Name
Employment Retention Service
Category
Condition(s)
Short Description
Essex Partnership University NHS Trust (EPUT) work in partnership with Employ-Ability. The service has been in operation since 1992 and exits to support those whose jobs are at risk because of their mental ill health. The team operates in West and South Essex (with the exclusion of Southend and Thurrock) on behalf of EPUT. They work in collaboration with secondary services and primary care networks.
Telephone Number
01279 450299
Website Address
https://employ-ability.info/
Town
Southern Way
County
Essex
Address
CM18 7BL
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Submitted by Kim McCloud - SNAP family

Last Contacted
17/11/2022
Last Updated
17/11/2022
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Essex Mediation

Name
Essex Mediation
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Mediation provides services for families and couples at any stage of breakdown or conflict and offers help for families to reach decisions about the future.
Website Address
https://www.essexmediation.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained email consent from Louise Hornagold on 18.9.13 - added by KC on 18.9.13

Last Contacted
18/09/2013
Last Updated
26/01/2021
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Gadsby Wicks (Solicitors)

Name
Gadsby Wicks (Solicitors)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Gadsby Wicks is an Essex based firm of solicitors specialising in medical negligence cases.
Telephone Number
0808 303 8651
Website Address
https://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk/medical-negligence/birth-injury-claims
County
Essex
Address
CM2 0PP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - new entry added 7.2.14. Consent given by Jon Hepburn (31.1.14) LMadded additional phone line - RC 8/8/16. phone number updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
31/01/2014
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Global Mediation

Name
Global Mediation
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Global Mediation is an experienced provider of SEN mediation and disagreement resolution services. Global Mediation provides SEN services for Essex County Council.
Telephone Number
020 8441 1355
Website Address
http://www.globalmediation.co.uk/
Town
Finchley
Address
N3 2JX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Entry created from website. 17.12.15 AP. removed twitter AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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HCB Group

Name
HCB Group
Category
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Yes
Short Description
HCB Group offers legal support to parents of children with Special Educational Needs and can help with securing assessments of a child's needs in order to obtain specialist placements and further provision through Education, Health and Care Plans.
Telephone Number
0333 202 7175
Website Address
https://www.hcbgroup.com/special-educational-needs.html
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Andrew Barrowclough emailed in on 2/10/15, KLB published entry on 22.2.16 are on law society website. Changed phone number and removed address 1/12/2020 AP

Last Contacted
22/02/2016
Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Irwin Mitchell Solicitors

Name
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors offers comprehensive legal services. Areas of law include wills and estates, Court of Protection, medical negligence, education and health and social care.
Telephone Number
0808 303 8148
Website Address
https://www.irwinmitchell.com/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from the website PK 20/02/2017

Last Contacted
20/02/2017
Last Updated
26/01/2021
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IWC Probate & Will Services

Name
IWC Probate & Will Services
Category
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Yes
Short Description
IWC Probate & Will Services is an Essex based company specialising in writing Wills and Trusts for parents with disabled children.
Telephone Number
020 8150 2010
Website Address
https://www.iwcprobateservices.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CM7 9AE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submission via web form 28/3/17 - Sam HillConsent given by Tony Crocker. AP 29/3/17

Last Contacted
28/03/2017
Last Updated
26/01/2021
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Landons Solicitors Limited

Name
Landons Solicitors Limited
Category
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No
Short Description
Landons offers a full range of legal services to assist families.
Telephone Number
01277 210021
Website Address
https://landons.co.uk/
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9AX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Alisha Francis-Webb 1/3/22. instagram, linkedin added AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
01/03/2022
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Law Centres Network

Name
Law Centres Network
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Law Centres Network is unable to offer legal advice but can help you find a local law centre that can.
Telephone Number
0203 637 1330
Website Address
http://www.lawcentres.org.uk/
Address
WC1X 8BS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 8/9/16. address updated AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Levenes (Solicitors)

Name
Levenes (Solicitors)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Levenes (Solicitors) is a firm of solicitors offering legal advice or assistance to disabled people.
Telephone Number
0800 048 2355
Website Address
http://www.levenes.co.uk/
County
London
Address
N22 8HF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - Email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM). Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM). Additional telephone number added LMupdated phone number using info from website - RC 22/07/2016

Last Contacted
04/11/2014
Last Updated
26/01/2021
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Mullis & Peake (Solicitors)

Name
Mullis & Peake (Solicitors)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Mullis & Peake (Solicitors) offers legal advice to families who have children with special needs, particularly concerning the making of wills and setting up of trusts.
Telephone Number
01708 784000
Website Address
https://www.mplaw.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
RM1 3PJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM)Checked info on website - all correct 6.6.14 LM. facebook removed AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
06/06/2014
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Pinney Talfourd Solicitors

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Name
Pinney Talfourd Solicitors
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Pinney Talfourd is a full service law firm / solicitors based around Essex and London, specialising in family law and employment law.
Telephone Number
01277 211755
Website Address
https://www.pinneytalfourd.co.uk/
Town
Brentwood
Address
CM14 4AJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Direct entry submission 8.10.19

Last Contacted
08/10/2019
Last Updated
11/10/2019
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