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Yes
Short Description
ABA Connect provide individualised language, learning, and behavioural services using the principles of applied behaviour analysis (ABA).
Telephone Number
07925 864645
County
Essex
Address
CM14 4PJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Updated phone number 10.1.20 AP. facebook added AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
10/01/2020
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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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+
Contact History

28/5/26 changed website from https://www.summitservices.org.uk/post/_ad4d AT

Last Updated
14/08/2020
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Yes
Short Description
Working to improve life for children in the UK.
Telephone Number
0300 123 2112
County
HERTS
Address
WD18 8AG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from website and Essex Local Offer 12.9.16  AP

Last Updated
27/03/2020
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Yes
Short Description
Action for Family Carers provides information, support and respite for adult carers and a Young Carers Project for carers aged 6 to 18 across Essex.
Telephone Number
0300 770 8090
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
CM9 6NG
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 changed email address from http://www.affc.org.uk/ AT

change to name and email - consent via phone - 29/3/10 - EG Change to description 3/3/11 by AP after visit from Tony Hannington.change to description further to email from Amanda Maker on 20.6.13 updated 25.6.13 by KCRefresh project- email 1 sent 23.9.13- bounceback- email 2 sent 23.9.13 KC email responses received from Leanne Walsh on 29.10.13 asking for a  new sentence to be added regarding young adult carers project and that it is a carers trust network partner, also stated that Princes Royal Trust no longer exists- KC updated 30.10.13 Added additional phone number 01279 308314 using info from website - RC 19/07/2016. AP updated age change from 8 to 6. Updated telephone number. 26.4.19 (email from Cara Japon). Instagram and linkedin added AC 13/9/23. Contacted with updated description by Jayne Kirkby 25/1/24. AP.

Last Contacted
25/01/2024
Last Updated
25/01/2024
Name
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Add+up is a local support group for families of children with ADD or ADHD in Essex, Barking & Dagenham and Havering local authority areas. ADD+UP is open weekdays from 10am to 4pm.
Telephone Number
01708 454040
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
RM11 1AX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed email address 4.2.09 Changed magazines to newsletters, changed to cover famlies in Essex as well, and opening times. 17/11/09 Approved by Sheila - 17/11/09 Call from Sheila to remove additional contact number as this number is no longer used by them. - 2/2/11Refresh Project- Some description deleted "Members are issued with a regular newsletter detailing information and dates of meetings" removed by KC on 6.9.13 -consent given via email from Lyndsay Marsh on 5.9.13
Updated details from Directory update form given at What Next - BT 19/07/2018

Last Contacted
02/11/2002
Last Updated
19/07/2018
Exclude All
No
Short Description
ADHD+ Support is a volunteer run group for individuals of all ages with ADHD/AS and their families, who want to have the opportunity to help each other, to help learn more about the condition and find ways of coping with day to day struggles.
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent sent from Steve via email on 14.5.13 by KCRefresh Project- Steve emailed consent to request hypen taken off of website address -changes made by KC on 6.9.13Refreshed by AP verbally with Steve Challen 18.3.16Updated email address from [email protected]  to [email protected]   Changed address 17/4/20 AP. Email and address updated AC 13/9/23. Steve requested a change of email to support@ 4/12/25 AP. Removed website due to a complaint by Chris Richardson that the website contains false information. 19/2/26 AP.

Last Contacted
16/03/2016
Last Updated
19/02/2026
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Yes
Short Description
Affinity Hub is a website aimed at providing emotional support to parents and carers of children with special needs. It aims to be a virtual home to help parents and carers realise they are not alone.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from the website published PK 10/01/2017

Last Contacted
01/10/2017
Last Updated
17/04/2020
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Alpha Sigma Delta is a social group run by SAFE Essex for autistic girls.
Town
Wickford
County
Essex
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

removed website, email, phone AC 13/9/23.

Last Contacted
13/11/2018
Last Updated
03/05/2024
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Yes
Short Description
Andrea Walter Autism Support offers a face-to-face support service and Autism Awareness training courses.
Telephone Number
07813 323682
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Emails from Andrea Walter 27.1.20. Added new entry 7.2.20 AP

Last Contacted
27/01/2020
Last Updated
07/02/2020
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
Short Description
Autism Central is a peer education programme, delivered by parents and carers of autistic people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with others.
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1QH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Aveley Children's Centre - A Children's Centre brings together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old.
Telephone Number
01375 413936
Town
Aveley
County
Essex
Address
RM15 4AA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 20/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - details confirmed correct 13.2.14 LM Added website https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/childrens-centres/aveley-childrens-centre using info found online and email address - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
05/10/2020
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Barking and Dagenham Carers provides advice, information and support for people who care, whether for a parent or child, husband or wife, partner, close relative or friend.
Telephone Number
020 8593 4422
County
Essex
Address
RM10 8NJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

no change -reseached by Sarah - consent and confirmation by EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 17.10.13 email response received from Parent Liason entry group stating that Crossroads Barking and dagenham no longer exists and is now The local Carers Trust carers centre for Barking and Dagenham is Carers of Barking & Dagenham, tel: 020 8593 4422. link to the website:  www.carerscentre.org.ukResearched online by JH - name changed from Crossroads Care, address added, tel, email, entry and web changed 2.7.14 LM. Youtube added AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
07/02/2014
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Barnardo's helps almost 120,000 children, young people and their families who face issues such as disability, abuse, homelessness and family bereavement.
Town
Crawley
County
West Sussex
Address
RH10 9NE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13- bounceback, email 2 sent via web form on 31.10.13No answer on phone, info checked on website - all correct, except contact name removed and email changed LMUpdated by PK 05/08/2016 following research from APUpdated website as link not working - RC 14/7/17. removed phone number AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
31/10/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Working in Basildon, Billericay & Wickford - reaching out to all people in need of Mental Health support in the local communities.
Telephone Number
01268 284130
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
SS14 1HA
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

No change. Consent by telephone. Sarah 26.04.10Refresh Project - information checked on website 20.6.14. All correct, but slight amendments to entry, removed one telephone number and added website, email and fax LMupdated address using info from website -RC 26/8/16. Address updated Ac 13/9/2023. Changed description as prompted by email from Julie (shop manager) 14/4/24 AP

Last Contacted
20/06/2014
Last Updated
16/04/2024
Short Description
A voluntary organisation offering support sessions and practical workshops for families living in Basildon.
Telephone Number
07923 426502
Website Address
Town
Basildon
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
02/10/2025
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
BEAMS - Basildon Eating Disorders and Mental Health Support is a local voluntary service set up to provide support and information for those affected by eating disorders in Basildon and the surrounding areas.
Telephone Number
07545 119928
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - 25/3/10 - cosnent via email from Colleen. - EG removed website - does not work - 5/5/10 - EGRefresh Project - email 1 sent 19.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 16.1.14 (LM). No response.Phone message left 29.4.14 (AT). Spoke to Colleen 12.6.14. 'Skinner' removed from name, landline removed, and amendments to entry LM. Updated phone number and website Ac 13/9/2023

Last Contacted
06/12/2014
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Berechurch Family Hub serves the Colchester district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0015
Address
CO2 8NN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - for consent, see 2010 contact record - EG 19/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - name changed to Berechurch Children's Centre 17.2.14 LM

Last Contacted
17/02/2014
Last Updated
30/03/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Billericay Parents Forum is run by parents and offers services for mums and dads of children from birth to teenage years.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

ASKED FOR CONSENT IN 2015- NO REPLY- USED INFO FROM WEBSITE, PUBLSIHED ENTRY 30.3.16 KLB Changed web address - BB 23.04.18. removed contact details as don't exist Ac 13/9/2023

Last Contacted
30/03/2016
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Billericay Twins Club is a Billericay based group supporting and advising families with twins, triplets or more.
Town
Billericay
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 changed email address from [email protected] AT

change to email - consent via phone from Sharon - 29/3/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 19.9.13 BB, no response so email 2 sent 16.1.14Response received on 24.1.14 from Amanda Deacon. Contact name and telephone number changed 6.2.14 LMupdated email address and phone number using info from website - RC 31/8/16 Changed web address 23.04.18 BB

Last Contacted
23/01/2014
Last Updated
17/04/2020