SEND Coffee Mornings – MegaCentre Community Space, Rayleigh

Name
SEND Coffee Mornings – MegaCentre Community Space, Rayleigh
Category
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Yes
Short Description
A monthly support group in Rayleigh for parents of children with additional needs.
Telephone Number
01268 779999
Website Address
https://www.megacentrerayleigh.co.uk/
Town
Rayleigh
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email updated, facebook added AC 30/10/23. Spoke to Laura at MegaCentre to check listing. Made many changes. AP 16/12/25

Last Contacted
13/11/2018
Last Updated
16/12/2025
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SEND in the Dengie

Name
SEND in the Dengie
Category
,
Short Description
A parent-led group supporting families and providing activities for SEND children across the Dengie.
Website Address
https://sendinthedengie.co.uk/
Town
Dengie Peninsula
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Requested by Emma Derham from SEND in the Dengie - 2/7/26 AP

Last Updated
02/07/2026
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SEND Our Way

Name
SEND Our Way
Category
Short Description
A Southend based charity providing support and training for families with children and young people with additional needs whether diagnosed or not.
Telephone Number
07891 048158 or 07841 644920
Website Address
https://sendourway.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
SS1 2PT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
26/09/2024
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SEND the Right Message (STRM)

SEND the Right Message (STRM)
Name
SEND the Right Message (STRM)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Supporting families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in Southend, Castle Point and Rochford
Telephone Number
07359 068 827
Website Address
https://strmsupport.co.uk/
Town
Westcliff
County
Essex
Address
SS0 9PT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added by organisation 9/1/21. Updated with new website 10/2/23 AP. phone, address added AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
09/01/2021
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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SENSE

Name
SENSE
Category
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Condition(s)
,
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No
Short Description
SENSE is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind.
Telephone Number
0300 330 9256
Website Address
https://www.sense.org.uk/
Address
N1 9LG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

description overhaul -Refresh Project- email 1 sent- 17.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received from Margaret Keeble 6.12.13. All details correct. LMUpdated details received via email on 14.5.14 from Rayna - address, telelphone number, email and entry details changed LMupdated phone number using info from website - RC 17/8/16

Last Contacted
14/05/2014
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Shai’s Smile

Name
Shai’s Smile
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Shai's Smile is a local charity based in Chelmsford, whose mission is to support families, children and young adults with life limiting conditions and life long diseases and illnesses.
Website Address
https://www.shaissmile.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

facebook, twitter removed AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
10/07/2020
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Shine

Name
Shine
Category
,
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Shine offers a range of specialist interventions strategies to families, pre-schools, nurseries and schools to support children with autism spectrum disorder and social communication difficulties.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

Carly & Hannah submitted form - Feb 2020. facebook updated, phone removed AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Shining Stars

Name
Shining Stars
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Shining Stars is a support group for parents of children with Downs syndrome held in various locations in Thurrock. Please call or email for details of upcoming meetings and for more information.
Telephone Number
07909 262127
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Informed by a parent about this new group. PK 12/10/2016

Last Contacted
10/12/2016
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Shopmobility – Brentwood

Name
Shopmobility – Brentwood
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Shopmobility - Brentwood scheme enables people with disabilities or limited walking ability to borrow battery powered scooters/wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to get around the shopping centre.
Telephone Number
01277 312500
Website Address
https://www.brentwood.gov.uk/shopmobility-and-parkmobility
County
Essex
Address
CM14 4FE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 change address from Brentwood Borough Council Town Hall AT

no change - consent via phone - Sarah researched, confirmed by EGRefresh Project - researched online by JH. Address and contact name added 1.7.14 LM. website, phone updated, twitter removed, email added AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Shopmobility – Chelmsford

Name
Shopmobility – Chelmsford
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Shopmobility - Chelmsford schemes enable people with disabilities or limited walking ability to borrow battery powered scooters/wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to get around shopping centres.
Telephone Number
01245 605716
Website Address
https://www.shopmobilityuk.org/find-a-centre/search-results/
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1XA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

no change - consent via phone - Sarah researched, confirmed by EGRefresh Project - researched online by JH. Added contact name and address 1.7.14 LM. website, phone updated, twitter removed AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Shopmobility – Clacton

Name
Shopmobility – Clacton
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Shopmobility - Clacton scheme enables people with disabilities or limited walking ability to borrow battery powered scooters/wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to get around the shopping centre.
Telephone Number
01255 435566
Website Address
https://www.shopmobilityuk.org/centres/view/clacton/
County
Essex
Address
CO15 1NJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - researched online by JH. Added address 1.7.14 LM. website updated, twitter removed AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Shopmobility – Thurrock Lakeside

Name
Shopmobility – Thurrock Lakeside
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Shopmobility - Thurrock Lakeside scheme enables people with disabilities or limited walking ability to borrow battery powered scooters/wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to get around the shopping centre.
Telephone Number
01708 869933
Website Address
https://lakeside-shopping.com/stores/shopmobility-wheelchairs-and-mobility-options
County
Essex
Address
RM20 2ZP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

no change - consent via phone - Sarah researched, confirmed by EGRefresh Project - researched online by JH. Added address and contact name 1.7.14 LM. website, phone updated AC 30/10/23. Changed phone number 26/5/26. AP

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
26/05/2026
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Sibs

Name
Sibs
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Sibs is a charity representing the needs of siblings of disabled people. Sibs provides support for siblings of all ages who are growing up with or who have grown up with a brother or sister with any disability.
Telephone Number
01535 645453
Website Address
https://www.sibs.org.uk/
Town
Oxenhope
Address
BD22 9JZ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KLB EMAILED FOR CONSENT IN 2015- NO RESPONSE SO USED WEB FOR INFO AND PUBLISHED 12.4.16
Lyndsey Judge (Database and Admin Support Officer) emailed info@ to change the address - 09.05.23 (CN)

Last Contacted
04/12/2016
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SNAS (Special Needs Advice and Support) Essex

Name
SNAS (Special Needs Advice and Support) Essex
Category
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Yes
Short Description
SNAS (Special Needs Advice and Support) Essex offers a monthly support group in Brightlingsea for parents of children with any disability or additional needs.
Telephone Number
01206 302849
Town
Brightlingsea
Address
CO7 0AN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained email consent from Kim Mayhead on 19.9.13- KC published on 23.9.13Refresh Project- email 1 24.10.13, email response received on 25.10.13 from Kim Mayhead stating all details correct

Last Contacted
25/10/2013
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South East and Central Essex Mind

Name
South East and Central Essex Mind
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
South East and Central Essex Mind (Southend Mind) works for a better life for families of people who experience mental distress and campaigns for their right to lead an active and valued life.
Telephone Number
01702 601123
Website Address
https://www.secemind.org.uk/
Town
Westcliff-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS0 7AF
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 changes address from Jubilee Centre, 112a Southchurch Road
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2LX AT

change to name, added fax number. consent via post, updated online 7/01/10 - EGRefresh project - email and website added LMChanged email and company name from website 1/9/14  AP. website, email updated, social medias added AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
04/11/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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South East Essex Multiple Sclerosis Society

South East Essex Multiple Sclerosis Society
Name
South East Essex Multiple Sclerosis Society
Category
Condition(s)
Short Description
A support group in Thurrock for people affected by multiple sclerosis and their families.
Telephone Number
07501 802694
Website Address
https://www.mssociety.org.uk/support-and-community/near-me/south-east-essex-group
Town
Thurrock
County
Essex
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

28/5/26 Added a website AT

Submitted by Chris Wise - Group Co-ordinator. 9/4/26

Last Updated
09/04/2026
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Southend Carers

Name
Southend Carers
Category
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Yes
Short Description
NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED - JULY 2024 Southend Carers offers a range of services to support adult, parent and young carers looking after friends, family, children or neighbours in Southend and surrounding areas.
Telephone Number
01702 393933
Website Address
https://www.southendcarers.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1BW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KC added on 13.5.13. Gained consent from Scarlett McCarthy via emailRefresh Project - Email 1 sent 23.10.13 (BB), email 2 sent 6.12.13. Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct LMcorrect mistake in description - RC 11/8/17

Last Contacted
04/11/2014
Last Updated
30/11/2023
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Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF)

Name
Southend SEND Independent Forum (SSIF)
Category
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No
Short Description
This parent carer forum for Southend aims to empower parents and carers to have a voice and be heard.
Website Address
https://www.southendsendindependentforum.co.uk/
County
Southend-on-Sea
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Email from Peter Marrable, Treasurer. linkedin removed AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
12/11/2020
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Southend Toy Library

Name
Southend Toy Library
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Southend Toy Library is for parents and carers with children who have special needs. The Library provides support/advice, specialist equipment, respite care, fun days and outings and a toy loan scheme.
Telephone Number
01702 466559
County
Essex
Address
SS2 6XT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

NO CHANGE - Consent via Julie -10/5/10 - EGRefresh Project - telephone call 4.6.14. All information confirmed correct by Judy Wilson LMadded email using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. phone, address updated, twitter, youtube removed AC 30/10/23. Corrected Facebook link and changed address 16/1/26 AP

Last Contacted
06/06/2014
Last Updated
16/01/2026
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Southend Young Carers Projects

Name
Southend Young Carers Projects
Category
,
Short Description
Young Carers Projects (CALM/COOL/CHIL) for young carers aged 5 to 18 in Southend.
Telephone Number
01702 298495 or 01702 534015
Website Address
https://www.livewellsouthend.com/directory-record/2900/young-carers-projects-coolchil-for-5-to-18-year-olds---ehfsyos
Address
SS3 9NS
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
30/11/2023
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