Blossoms SEND CIC

Name
Blossoms SEND CIC
Category
,
Short Description
Blossoms is based in Southend-on-Sea and provides support and activities for children with SEND and their families.
Telephone Number
07478 350950
Website Address
https://blossoms-send.com/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
26/05/2026
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Brambles Family Hub – Epping Forest

Name
Brambles Family Hub – Epping Forest
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Brambles Family Hub serves the Epping Forest district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0122
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/hubs/brambles-family-hub/
County
Essex
Address
CM16 5DN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - for consent, see 2010 contact record - EG 19/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - telephone number updated 13.2.14 LM Added link to facebook page - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
13/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
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Cambridge Road Children’s Centre – Southend

Name
Cambridge Road Children’s Centre – Southend
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Cambridge Road Children's Centre -Children's Centres bring together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old.
Telephone Number
01702 220810
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1ES
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 20/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - all details confirmed correct 13.2.14 LM

Last Contacted
13/02/2014
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Candles – Down Syndrome Support Group

Name
Candles – Down Syndrome Support Group
Category
,
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
A parent led support group for families with Down Syndrome in the Colchester, Tendring, Babergh, Maldon and Braintree districts.
Telephone Number
07890 071526
Town
Colchester
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Website form submitted 13/12/22 Charlotte Larcom. Removed FB as not working. Checked still running 24/7/25 AP

Last Updated
24/07/2025
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Carers’ Café

Name
Carers’ Café
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Carers' Cafe meets each Friday afternoon at the Salvation Army Tea Rooms in Hadleigh. There is free tea, coffee and cakes, access to local support and development as well as visits from local agencies with demonstrations and advice.
Telephone Number
01702 426260
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2AP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent gained via email from Jacqui on 29/4/10 - added 25/5/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 17.10.13, email response received from Jackie Camacho stating all details correct-KC updated 17.10.13

Last Contacted
05/10/2025
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Carers Choices (Formerly Crossroads Care Essex)

Name
Carers Choices (Formerly Crossroads Care Essex)
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Carers Choices is a registered charity supporting carers in practical ways in order to promote health and well-being. Services include young carers projects, advocacy and support groups as well as practical one to one respite in the home.
Telephone Number
0300 302 1212
Website Address
http://www.carerschoices.org/
Town
Kiln Road
County
Essex
Address
SS7 1TF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to email -reseached by Sarah - consent and updated by EG Called to check web - changed - 8/4/10 - EG Called to check changes to title - consent to change to Crossroads Essex from Carol- 17/11/10 - EG Gained consent via email from Laura Stammers ([email protected]) on 14.2.13. Informed of update needed on description of service and change to website address. updated by KC on 19.2.13Refresh Project - name changed from Crossroads Care Essex to Carers Choices. Email, website and entry amended 3.7.14 LM. Phone number updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
07/03/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Carers of Barking & Dagenham

Name
Carers of Barking & Dagenham
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Carers of Barking & Dagenham offers support to families who have a child with a disability or special educational needs.
Telephone Number
020 8593 4422
Website Address
http://www.carerscentre.org.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed details for b+d, added contact for romford. - consent via phone - 29/3/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 17.10.13, email response received on 22.10.13 from Janette Chinnick with updated description - KC updated 23.10.13updated mistake in description - RC 11/8/17. Facebook, twitter, youtube added 27/9/23

Last Contacted
23/10/2013
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Carers Trust

Name
Carers Trust
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Carers Trust supports unpaid carers caring for a family member or friend who is ill, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
Telephone Number
0300 772 9600
Website Address
https://carers.org/
Address
SE1 0LH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

CHANGE TO TEL, FAX AND ADDRESS. Consent via telephone, 3/3/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13 Response received on 19.12.13 from Gill Kirby. Entry updated 7.2.14 LMPhone call 24.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct again 24.3.14 LM. Refresh 27/8/21 AP

Last Contacted
27/03/2014
Last Updated
27/08/2021
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Carers Unite

Carers Unite
Name
Carers Unite
Category
Condition(s)
, , , , , , , , , , , ,
Short Description
Support groups at Southend Mencap for parent carers of children and young people, or young adults with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07581 388667
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1PG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
26/10/2023
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CARIADS (Carers Information and Advice Service)

Name
CARIADS (Carers Information and Advice Service)
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
CARIADS (Carers Information and Advice Service) is an organisation for carers. They work with all carers irrespective of the age, illness or disability of who they are looking after.
Telephone Number
01375 659172
Address
RM17 6DB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project - New entry added 7.4.14 (consent from Lita Walpole) LMUpdated title and removed contact name 13.7.15 PKAdded address using info from the website - RC 18/07/2016. Removed website (as takes to wrong website) AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Carousel Family Hub

Name
Carousel Family Hub
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Carousel Family Hub serves the Braintree district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0014
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/centre/carousel-family-hub/
County
Essex
Address
CM7 3QZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 19/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - all details confirmed correct 13.2.14 LMRemoved web link as no working - BB 23.04.18Added website and email address using info from internet - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
13/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
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Castle Point Association of Voluntary Service (CAVS)

Name
Castle Point Association of Voluntary Service (CAVS)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Castle Point Association of Voluntary Service (CAVS) is a voluntary organisation set up to support, promote and develop local voluntary and community action.
Telephone Number
01268 214000
Website Address
https://www.cavsorg.uk/
Town
Thundersley
County
Essex
Address
SS7 1TF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

CHANGE TO NAME, tel and fax. Sarah researched , EG confirmed. updated online 1/3/10Refresh project - Phone call 28.3.14 (CM) - address, email, second phone number and website added LM. website, email updated AC 27/9/23. Changed address 28/7/25.

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
28/07/2025
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CAVS Family Mentoring Service

Name
CAVS Family Mentoring Service
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
CAVS Family Mentoring Service provides a network of support to families with children aged between pre-birth and 19 years, by allocating an experienced, non-judgemental support worker and trained volunteer.
Telephone Number
01268 214000
Website Address
https://www.cavsorg.uk/scheme/family-mentoring/
County
Essex
Address
SS7 1TF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the Directory, after discussing in IM - BB 18/9/2017Amended description from website - AP 18/9/17

Last Contacted
18/09/2017
Last Updated
17/04/2020
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Cellfield Essex Dyslexia Centre

Name
Cellfield Essex Dyslexia Centre
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Brentwood-based company offering advice, dyslexia screening, full dyslexia diagnostic assessments with reports and a unique reading treatment programme designed by neuroscientists, called Cellfield.
Telephone Number
01277 554031
Website Address
https://cellfield.co.uk/location-essex.php
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 8NB
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email, phone, website and address updated AC 27/9/23. Changed phone number and web address and house number. 12/8/25 AP

Last Contacted
14/01/2020
Last Updated
12/08/2025
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Centre Place Children’s Centre – Southend

Name
Centre Place Children’s Centre – Southend
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Centre Place Children's Centre brings together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old.
Telephone Number
01702 619893
Website Address
https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/centre-place-nursery
County
Essex
Address
SS1 2JD
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 20/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - all details still correct 18.2.14 LMadded email address using info online - RC 25/07/2016. email, phone, website updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
18/02/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Chadwell Children’s Centre – Thurrock

Name
Chadwell Children’s Centre – Thurrock
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Chadwell Children's Centre - Children's Centres bring together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children.
Telephone Number
01375 840 433
Website Address
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/childrens-centres/chadwell-childrens-centre
County
Essex
Address
RM16 4QE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 20/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - all details confirmed correct 13.2.14 LM added website using info from internet - RC 20/07/2016. Updated phone number AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
13/02/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Changing Pathways (formerly Basildon Women’s Aid)

Name
Changing Pathways (formerly Basildon Women’s Aid)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Changing Pathways is a local domestic abuse charity working in South and South West Essex.
Telephone Number
01268 729707 or helpline 0330 333 7444
Website Address
http://changingpathways.org/
Town
Basildon
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

klb USED WEB INFO TO PUBLISH ENTRY ON 13.4.16 Added website using info found online - RC 18/07/2016. Changed name from Women's Aid and contacts 18/12/2020 AP. Added helpline number. Updated email AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
13/04/2016
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Chatty Hands Chelmsford

Name
Chatty Hands Chelmsford
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Chatty Hands is a group in Chelmsford for deaf people and people who sign.
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Address
CM2 8AU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email added, address updated, phone number removed AC 27/9/23

Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Chelmsford Central Family Hub

Name
Chelmsford Central Family Hub
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Chelmsford Central Family Hub serves Chelmsford City and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0014
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/hubs/chelmsford-central-family-hub/
Address
CM1 1QH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent VIA TELEPHONE from Laura Waugh 12/10/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - telephone number added and 'County Hall' removed from address 13.2.14 LM Added email using info from internet - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
13/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
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Chicken and Frog Bookshop and Sensory Room

Chicken and Frog Bookshop and Sensory Room
Name
Chicken and Frog Bookshop and Sensory Room
Category
,
Condition(s)
, , ,
Short Description
Sensory room and neurodiversity groups at Chicken and Frog Bookshop.
Telephone Number
01277 230068
Website Address
https://chickenandfrog.co.uk
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM14 4BA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted Natasha Radford about listing who then submitted 5/8/25. AP

Last Contacted
05/08/2025
Last Updated
05/08/2025
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