Diabetes UK Brentwood Voluntary Group

Name
Diabetes UK Brentwood Voluntary Group
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Diabetes UK Brentwood Voluntary Group promotes and attempts to further the work of Diabetes UK in the local area by hosting informational sessions on diabetes, fundraising, campaigning and working to improve diabetes care.
Telephone Number
01277 224299
Website Address
https://brentwood.diabetesukgroup.org/
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9EH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consen via email from Alex on 20/4/10 - added 25/5/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 19.9.13, email response received from Alex on 1.10.13 with new website address- KC updated 1.10.13. website updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
05/10/2025
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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DIAL South Essex

Name
DIAL South Essex
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
DIAL South Essex is an independent charity that gives a free, impartial and confidential service of information, advice and in some cases practical help.
Telephone Number
0333 366 1045
Website Address
https://dialsouthessex.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
RM17 6XP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

update to address, added to description - consent via email from Jan Stevens - 26/11/09 tel and email changed - consent from Jan via email - 3/9/10 helpline removed replaced by tel - 1/11/10 - EG Email from Jan confirming still correct 17/4/12 - APEmail from Jan confirming new address 14.3.13 KC added new address on 22.3.13changed name to DIAL Basildon & South Essex instead of Dialability helpline and added new phone number - 25.4.13 KCAll details confirmed correct at What Next? event 28.5.14 LMRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email repsonse received on 16.9.13 from Jan stating helpline is the same as telephone- KC updated 7.11.13Checked entry at Local Support 25.2.15 APEntry checked at What Next? 26/05/2016 PK All correctupdated address and phone number using information from the website - RC 11/8/17. Changed email and website 10/11/20 AP

Last Contacted
25/02/2015
Last Updated
10/11/2020
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Disabled Children’s Short Breaks and Outreach Service (previously known as The Sunshine Centre)

Name
Disabled Children’s Short Breaks and Outreach Service (previously known as The Sunshine Centre)
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
The Disabled Children’s Short Breaks and Outreach Service (SBOR) is a service for disabled children and their families based in three locations; The Sunshine Centre in Tilbury, Hannah’s Place based in Treetops School and out in the community.
Telephone Number
01375 652200
Website Address
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sunshine-centre-for-disabled-children/sunshine-centre
County
Essex
Address
RM18 8AD
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

14.6.07 Spoke to Lorraine. Telephone number will change in July but not able to tell me it now. Check through Social Care Thurrock later. changed tel, fax, added email, second contact, and updated description. consent via email from Sian - updated online 15/12/09 - EG description updated - consent via post - updated online 7/01/10 - EG Removed website - the parent forum in description is correct - EG - Consent via phone from Karen (admin)Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from Sian Owen confirming all details correct- KC updated 14.11.13Refresh Project 2013 - email address updated and telephone 2 added 19.2.14 LMThurrock added to name 13.3.14 LMMichelle Bedding gave updated information to JM via email following local support on 30.3.15- KC updated 31.3.15  
Updated details after receiving email request - 17/07/2018 BT. email updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
31/03/2015
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Donna’s Diddy Darlings Pony Therapy

Donna’s Diddy Darlings Pony Therapy
Name
Donna’s Diddy Darlings Pony Therapy
Category
,
Short Description
Non-ridden therapy and fun pony centre.
Telephone Number
07912 178340
Town
Basildon
County
Essex
Address
SS13 2LR
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Donna Osborne emailed in 23/10/26 AP

Last Updated
23/10/2026
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Down Syndrome Extra 21

Name
Down Syndrome Extra 21
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Down Syndrome Extra 21 provides support to people with Downs syndrome and their families in the Essex and North East London areas.
Telephone Number
01277 365618
Website Address
https://www.extra21.org.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added website 5.1.07 Description updated: consent via email from Deidre - updated 14/12/09 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received on 10.9.13 from Deidre Clement stating all details correct- KC updated 18.11.13. Updated everything from website 12/8/25 AP

Last Contacted
18/11/2013
Last Updated
12/08/2025
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Dream the Change CIC

Name
Dream the Change CIC
Category
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No
Short Description
Dream The Change was established to bridge the gap between families from diverse backgrounds who have children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and service providers.
Telephone Number
07475 672129
Website Address
https://www.dreamthechangecic.com/
Town
Colchester
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

website removed AC 2/10/23. Website added 1/3/24 AP

Last Updated
01/03/2024
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Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Support – Brentwood

Name
Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Support – Brentwood
Category
,
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
A Brentwood-based support service offering screening, advice, personalised resources and multi-sensory support for pupils with dyslexia and dyscalculia in key stages 1, 2 and 3.
Telephone Number
07931 611926
Website Address
https://www.dyslexiasupport.info/
County
Essex
Address
CM13 2RP
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Emmie Trower on 14.8.13- KC added on 14.8.13Refresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received on 10.9.13 from Emmie Tower stating all details correct - KC updated 14.11.13

Last Contacted
14/11/2013
Last Updated
01/05/2020
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Eastwood Children’s Centre – Southend

Name
Eastwood Children’s Centre – Southend
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Eastwood Children's Centre brings together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old.
Website Address
https://www.southendfamilycentres.co.uk/directory-record/4/eastwood-family-centre-
County
Essex
Address
SS9 5UT
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 26/07/2016. website updated, phone removed AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
18/02/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Empowering Parents Together (EPT – Redbridge)

Name
Empowering Parents Together (EPT – Redbridge)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Empowering Parents Together (EPT- Redbridge) is the voice of families with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in Redbridge, both locally and nationally.
Telephone Number
07486 880799 or 07486 880646
Website Address
https://www.empoweringparentstogether.org.uk/
Town
Redbridge
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

email, phone number updated AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Epping Forest, Harlow, Havering & Redbridge Carer Services (formerly Crossroads Care)

Name
Epping Forest, Harlow, Havering & Redbridge Carer Services (formerly Crossroads Care)
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Epping Forest, Harlow, Havering & Redbridge Carer Services aims to relieve the stresses experienced by carers and anyone who has care needs as a result of disability, illness or age.
Telephone Number
01708 757242
Website Address
https://carers.org/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry published to replace former entry for Crossroads Care - Epping Forest & Harlow, following online research by JH. 3.7.14 LM. email, phone updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
07/03/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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esSENtial Consultancy

esSENtial Consultancy
Name
esSENtial Consultancy
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Working with children and families who have additional needs.
Telephone Number
07828 396222
Website Address
https://www.essentialsendconsultancy.com
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Melissa 5/12/22.

Last Updated
08/12/2022
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Essential Living Fund (ELF)

Name
Essential Living Fund (ELF)
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Essential Living Fund (ELF) grant scheme is available to eligible families in the whole of Essex through Southend Borough Council.
Telephone Number
030 0790 0124
Website Address
https://www.southend.gov.uk/elfforessex
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Address
SS2 6ER
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - new entry added 7.2.14. Consent gained from Lorraine Goldsmith on 7.1.14 LM. Updated description 10/11/20 AP

Last Contacted
01/07/2014
Last Updated
10/11/2020
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Essex Autism Hub

Name
Essex Autism Hub
Category
Condition(s)
Short Description
A support service for young autistic people and their families in Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
Website Address
https://autismhub.kids.org.uk/
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted by Paula Linford, Coordinator 2.1.25. Replaced Essex Autism Project listing with this one. AP. 1/5/25 Amended description to reflect now able to self-refer as updated by Paula Linford. AP

Last Updated
01/05/2025
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Essex Carers Network

Name
Essex Carers Network
Category
,
Condition(s)
,
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Essex Carers Network is an independent organisation for people with learning disabilities and the family members who care for them.
Telephone Number
01255 554029 / 07876 025480
Website Address
www.essexcarersnetwork.co.uk
Town
Harwich
County
Essex
Address
CO12 4PH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: 18.12.06 Charlotte Morse by email. Changed contact details - given by Wendy Burt. 28.3.08Refresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13 to info@Response received 6.1.14 from Wendy Burt. Changes to text, email and website made 30.1.14 LM. Major updates 29/8/24 AP

Last Contacted
01/06/2014
Last Updated
29/08/2024
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Essex Carers Support

Name
Essex Carers Support
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Essex Carers Support is a local charity supporting carers of people with any disability and any age throughout Essex.
Telephone Number
01255 474410
Website Address
https://www.essexcarerssupport.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CO15 1NZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given to Liza by Malcolm Batty by phone 10.11.08. Updated 1/5/12 - removed contact and changed email and web address. Helen Osborne via email. APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email response received from Julie on with new web address- KC updated 25.10.13. added facebook, twitter AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
12/02/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Name
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
HCRG Care Group delivers a ‘Family Hub’ service in partnership with Barnardo’s across Essex.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0013
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added app availability 3/4/25 AP

Last Updated
03/04/2025
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Essex Community Development CIC

Name
Essex Community Development CIC
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Essex Community Development is a not for profit organisation that aims to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. They also work with parents who are either struggling to cope.
Telephone Number
01268 916803
Website Address
https://essexcommunitydevelopment.org/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry published 18.3.14. Consent given by Bianca Adewunmi. LM Changed phone numbers and email 1/5/20 AP. phone number updated 2/10/23

Last Contacted
18/03/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Essex Compass

Name
Essex Compass
Category
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Yes
Short Description
COMPASS is a single point of access to support victims of domestic abuse across Southend, Essex and Thurrock. Helpline: 0330 333 7444
Telephone Number
0330 333 7 444
Website Address
https://www.essexcompass.org.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
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Essex County Council

Name
Essex County Council
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Essex County Council.
Telephone Number
0345 743 0430
Website Address
https://www.essex.gov.uk/Pages/Default.aspx
Address
CM1 1QH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added website. 12/2/18 AP

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Essex Deaf Children’s Society

Name
Essex Deaf Children’s Society
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Essex Deaf Children's Society is a totally voluntary organisation supporting deaf children in Essex up to the age of 20.
Website Address
https://www.essexdcs.org.uk/
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project- email 1 sent to essex@ndcsgroup.org.uk, BB phoned on 9.12.13 no not in use, email found online, sent 9.12.13 KCContacted vice chairman - had left 10 years ago, so removed details. Checked on website - new chairman. Removed address, added helpline and changed organisation name by removing 'Branch of National' 5.6.14 LM. Changed details to Southend local contacts. 1/5/20 AP

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
12/08/2022
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