Kids Inspire

Name
Kids Inspire
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Kids Inspire supports children and young people recovering from traumatic experiences or dealing with emerging mental health difficulties in Essex.
Telephone Number
01245 348707
Website Address
https://kidsinspire.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CM2 7FW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Sue Bell gave email consent (sue@kidsinspire.org.uk) on 1.4.15 - KC published on 1.4.14PK updated from website 01/03/16

Last Contacted
04/01/2015
Last Updated
12/01/2021
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Kool Carers

Name
Kool Carers
Category
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No
Short Description
Providing a safe, professional and comfortable environment for young carers in Basildon and Brentwood.
Telephone Number
01268 555935
Website Address
https://koolcarers.co.uk/
Town
Basildon
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Rachel from Kool Carers met SNAP at Active Essex Awards.

Last Updated
05/01/2023
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Larchwood Gardens Family Hub – Brentwood

Name
Larchwood Gardens Family Hub – Brentwood
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Larchwood Gardens Family Hub serves the Brentwood district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0013
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/hubs/larchwood-gardens-family-hub/
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9NG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - for consent, see 2010 contact record - EG 19/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - phone number updated 14.2.14 LMupdated phone number using info online - RC 22/07/2016

Last Contacted
14/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
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LikeMinds Essex

Name
LikeMinds Essex
Category
,
Condition(s)
,
Short Description
A peer support platform for neurodivergent adults without a learning disability.
Telephone Number
01255 429778
Website Address
https://www.summitservices.org.uk/likeminds-essex
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO15 1PP
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
14/08/2026
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Little Heroes ASD Support Group

Name
Little Heroes ASD Support Group
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Supporting families of children aged up to 8 years, who are diagnosed with or are awaiting diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder.
Telephone Number
07379 897947
Website Address
https://littleheroesasd.co.uk/
Town
Southend-in-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS14FA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

28/5/26 changed address from 409 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7HU & changed email address from littleheroes.asd@gmail.com AT

KLB gained consent via email on 9/9/15 -KLB published 14.9.15Wording updated as Kim emailed in with further details - BB 08.02.18. Contacted by Dianne Piper 12/1/22 with full update. AP. email updated AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
02/08/2018
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Little Lions Family Hub – Castle Point

Name
Little Lions Family Hub – Castle Point
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Little Lions Family Hub serves the Castle Point district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0013
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/hubs/little-lions-family-hub/
Address
SS8 9SU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - for consent, see 2010 contact record - EG 19/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - address updated and web address added 13.2.14 LM

Last Contacted
13/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
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Little Pals Nursery in Clacton

Name
Little Pals Nursery in Clacton
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Little Pals in Clacton is a full time sessional daycare nursery offering extra family support.
Telephone Number
01255 222290
Website Address
https://www.littlepalsnursery.co.uk/index.html
County
Essex
Address
CO16 8BE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

slight change to description - 29/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - address slightly amended, website and email added LMupdated email addresses using info from website - RC 22/07/2016. facebook added AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
14/04/2014
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Local Offer – Essex

Name
Local Offer – Essex
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Website Address
https://send.essex.gov.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry taken from website only.  No consent sought. AP 8.7.15. changed web link 26/3/26 AP

Last Updated
26/03/2026
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Local Offer – Havering

Name
Local Offer – Havering
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Telephone Number
01708 431783
Website Address
https://familyserviceshub.havering.gov.uk/kb5/havering/directory/home.page
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry from website only. No consent requested. AP 8/8/15. updated email AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Local Offer – Redbridge

Name
Local Offer – Redbridge
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Telephone Number
020 8708 6220
Website Address
https://find.redbridge.gov.uk/kb5/redbridge/fsd/home.page
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New Entry from website only. No consent requested. AP 8/8/15. email, phone updated AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Local Offer – Southend

Name
Local Offer – Southend
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Telephone Number
01702 212328
Website Address
https://livewellsouthend.com/kb5/southendonsea/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry from website only. No consent requested. AP 8/8/15. phone updated, twitter removed AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Local Offer – Thurrock

Name
Local Offer – Thurrock
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Local Offer is an online portal giving information to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their families and carers and the practitioners and professionals working with them.
Telephone Number
01375 652801
Website Address
https://www.askthurrock.org.uk/kb5/thurrock/fis/home.page
Address
RM17 6SL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

New entry from website only. No consent requested. AP 8/8/15 Added address using info from website - RC 18/07/2016

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LOOK ESSEX

Name
LOOK ESSEX
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
LOOK ESSEX is a county wide voluntary organisation, for visually impaired young people, their carers and their families. Look Essex provides family support services, social and fun activities, information and networking.
County
Essex
Address
SS11 7JT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Hazel Mason admin@lookessex.com on 14.2.13 and 19.2.13 and added by KC on 20.2.13Refresh project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email repsonse received on 17.9.13 from Hazel confirming removal of C/O from address- Kc updated 5.11.13updated mobile number using info from website - RC 31/8/16. email, phone, website removed AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
11/05/2013
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Maldon Family Hub

Name
Maldon Family Hub
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Maldon Family Hub serves the Maldon district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0014
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/hubs/maldon-family-hub/
County
Essex
Address
CM9 5FW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 19/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - all details still correct 17.2.14 LM added email address using info from website - RC 22/07/2016

Last Contacted
17/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
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Motivated Minds

Name
Motivated Minds
Category
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Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Motivated Minds offers services to support mental health and well-being via their one-stop-wellness shop. The HAPPY Hub is in Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon.
Telephone Number
01268 520785
Website Address
https://www.motivated-minds.co.uk/
Town
Basildon
Address
SS14 1AE
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Contacted
17/05/2019
Last Updated
17/04/2026
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My Family Our Needs

Name
My Family Our Needs
Category
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Yes
Short Description
My Family Our Needs is a lifestyle website for families, carers and practitioners supporting children and young adults with additional needs. They can be contacted by email via the website.
Telephone Number
01223 207770
Website Address
https://www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 added email & tel number AT

removed phone number AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
01/11/2017
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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MyOTAS – My Own Time And Space (formerly Takiwatanga Support Services)

Name
MyOTAS – My Own Time And Space (formerly Takiwatanga Support Services)
Category
,
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Promoting inclusion among neurodiverse children and their families, by providing social activities for the children and support groups for parents and carers.
Telephone Number
01245 975051
Website Address
https://myotas.org/
Town
Wickford
County
Essex
Address
SS11 8JP
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated facebook, added twitter AC 16/10/23
Updated tel number from 07840 799718 to 01245 975051 AT 6/5/26 & addedd address

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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My Safe Home

Name
My Safe Home
Category
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Yes
Short Description
My Safe Home has been helping people with learning disabilities, mental health problems, and physical disabilities to buy their own home with Shared Ownership.
Telephone Number
0247 640 2211
Website Address
https://www.mysafehome.info/
County
Coventry
Address
CV5 9BA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

info updated using info from website - RC 28/7/17checked information and updated tags. Published - BB 07.09.17

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National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

Name
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
National Childbirth Trust (NCT) offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. The NCT offer specific help and advice through their helpline on 0300 33 00 700.
Telephone Number
0300 33 00 700
Website Address
https://www.nct.org.uk/
Age Relevance
0+
Contact History

change to all numbers- 29/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email response received on 24.10.13 from  Alicja Watt with new number and also preganncy and birth line not current- Kc updated 25.10.13 

Last Contacted
25/10/2013
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National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

Name
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
National Youth Advocacy Service - NYAS provides a range of advocacy services for children, young people and vulnerable adults. Other services include advocacy for carers and legal services.
Telephone Number
0808 808 1001
Website Address
https://www.nyas.net/
Town
Wirrel
Address
CH41 1FF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Information taken from website PK 19/10/2016. instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
19/10/2016
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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