North East Essex Carers’ Support

Name
North East Essex Carers’ Support
Category
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Yes
Short Description
North East Essex Carers' Support provides information and support to carers in Basildon, Colchester, Castle Point and Tendring areas.
Telephone Number
01255 474410
Website Address
https://www.essexcarerssupport.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CO15 1NZ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

slight change to description. consent via phone, 29/3/10 - egRefresh project - Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - website changed and email added LM. facebook, twitter added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
04/11/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Northlands Park Family Hub – Basildon

Name
Northlands Park Family Hub – Basildon
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Northlands Park Family Hub serves the Basildon district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0013
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/hubs/northlands-park-family-hub/
County
Essex
Address
SS13 1QX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - FOR CONSENT SEE 2010 CONTACT RECORD - EG - 19/5/10updated telephone number and added website using website info on 28.9.13 by KCRefresh Project 2013 - all details still correct 17.2.14 LMupdated phone number and email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
17/02/2014
Last Updated
04/04/2023
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Oak Tree Family Hub – Rochford

Name
Oak Tree Family Hub – Rochford
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Oak Tree Family Hub serves Rochford district and offers a range of information and support for families.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0013
Website Address
https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/hubs/oak-tree-family-hub/
County
Essex
Address
SS6 8UA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via telephone from Tatia - 18/10/10 - EG Updated via email from Claire Alexander 12/7/12. - APRefresh Project 2013 - Postcode amended 17.2.14 LM/updated email address using info from internet - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
17/02/2014
Last Updated
06/04/2023
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Ockendon Children’s Centre – Thurrock

Name
Ockendon Children’s Centre – Thurrock
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Ockendon 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
Website Address
https://www.askthurrock.org.uk/kb5/thurrock/fis/service.page?id=YXxUXC5YR_4&familychannel=2684a
County
Essex
Address
RM15 5PA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 20/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - all details still correct 17.2.14 LMAdded Thurrock to name 7.3.14 LMupdated email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. email updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
17/02/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Open Door Thurrock

Name
Open Door Thurrock
Category
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Short Description
Open Door Thurrock works with young people and vulnerable adults to help them address any barriers that may stop them from achieving their full potential.
Telephone Number
01375 390040
Website Address
https://opendoorservices.org/
County
Thurrock
Address
RM17 5DL
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the directory - BT 12/07/2018. Updated web address 7.2.24 AP

Last Contacted
12/07/2018
Last Updated
07/02/2024
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PACT for Autism

Name
PACT for Autism
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
PACT for Autism is a registered charity supporting families of children and adults with autism
Telephone Number
07377 386090 or 07377 386093
Website Address
https://www.pactforautism.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CM18 7BL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Sam Fancett 13.6.06 Sam gave change of email by email 3/7/07 Added new website 24.3.09 AW Updated entry from new website 20/6/12 - AP Added new office address 5/9/12 - APRefresh project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from Sam Fancett on 9.9.13 with updated details to description helpline added- KC updated 19.11.13updated phone number using info from website - RC 4/8/16. instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
20/11/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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PARC (Essex)

Name
PARC (Essex)
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
PARC (Essex) is a registered children's charity in Great Notley Country Park, near Braintree. NOW CLOSED - JUNE 2022.
County
Essex
Address
CM77 7FS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Email from PARC changing email address and website to .co.uk 11.6.08Refresh Project - details checked in 5th Edition of ECC Short Breaks Publication LMContacted by Jade Burfield to update entry via email. Changed description and contact. jade.burfield@parcstaff.co.uk  6/1/16 AP

Last Contacted
01/06/2016
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Parent4Parent (P4P West Essex)

Name
Parent4Parent (P4P West Essex)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Parent4Parent is an Uttlesford based parent and carer support group for those whose children (0-25) have social communication difficulties, with or without any diagnosis.
Telephone Number
07742 131073
Town
Stansted Mountfitchet
County
Essex
Address
CM24 8AQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - 29/3/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 23.10.13, email 2 sent 6.12,13. Phone call 28.3.14 (CM) - contact name changed. Email, website and additional contact removed LMWebsite form submission from Julie Chase on 12/9/14. Updated contact details and description. 21.11.14. AP Updated to second Friday of the month. 6/11/18 AP. facebook added AC 23/10/23. Details updated by Tara Catton 19/3/26 AP

Last Contacted
09/12/2014
Last Updated
19/03/2026
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Parents’ Aid

Name
Parents’ Aid
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Parents' Aid is a charity working with families who are receiving support from Social Care Services and who may be at risk of social exclusion. It aims to help families overcome any difficulties which may lead to a child being taken into care.
Telephone Number
01268 763631
Website Address
https://www.parents-aid.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CM3 8EU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added contact name, added mobile, added email, and changed description slightly - consent via email from Hazel - updated online 14/12/09 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email response received 24.10.13 from Hazel Davies with website address- KC added 24.10.13. website updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
24/10/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Parker Smith Inclusion

Name
Parker Smith Inclusion
Category
Short Description
People focused recruitment consultancy completely dedicated to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Telephone Number
0203 011 4848 (all locations)
Website Address
https://www.psinclusion.co.uk/
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM13 1AB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
15/08/2024
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Partners in Policymaking (Eastern Region)

Name
Partners in Policymaking (Eastern Region)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Partners in Policymaking (Eastern Region) is a leadership development course for disabled adults (self-advocates) and parents of disabled children up to school leaving age.
Telephone Number
01562 821 650
Website Address
https://in-control.org.uk/people-families-communities/partners-in-policymaking/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: 11.12.06 Jane Myers by email. CHANGED CONTACT, address, tel, mobile and removed text, consent via phone from Jo, 16/6/10 - EG Refresh Project- email 1 sent to info@inclusionpartnership.org.uk asked to forward to Jo at Jo@inclusioneast.co.uk KC emailed on 25.10.13. email, phone, website updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
25/10/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Peabody Essex Outreach Support (formerly Family Mosaic)

Name
Peabody Essex Outreach Support (formerly Family Mosaic)
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Peabody Essex Outreach Support (formerly Family Mosaic) can offer support with Housing Benefit advice and claims; budgeting support; financial advice; finding employment and training opportunities. 
Telephone Number
0800 28 888 83
Website Address
https://www.peabody.org.uk/supporting-you/care-and-support/supporting-people-in-the-community/
Address
SE1 7JB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent and info given by Kerry Moss via email 19/4/12 - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent no response, email 2 sent 2.12.13Response received on 13.12.13 from Laura Spicer. Information correct (confirmed by Been Khan) LM (29.1.14) Entry checked at What Next? 26/05/2016 - no changes PKAmended details, email address, web address, and name 28.03.18 BB
Details updated as per the directory update sheet given at What Next? - BT 23/07/2018
Contact from Laura Kemsley at Peabody - asking for us to update info. Changed name to Essex Outreach Support and updated areas covered. Laura happy with the changes.

Last Contacted
04/11/2019
Last Updated
18/09/2020
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Penny Meadow

Name
Penny Meadow
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Penny Meadow is a life skills and personal development centre based in Colchester. The centre focuses on practical, creative and socialisation skills enabling young adults to gain confidence and self-esteem whilst acquiring new skills.
Telephone Number
01206 616164
Website Address
https://www.achievetogether.co.uk/homes/penny-meadow-colchester-day-service/
County
Essex
Address
CO6 1EB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

OBTAINED INFO FROM LEAFLETS - KLB PUBLISHED 24.3.16Entry updated follwong What Next? 26/05/2016 PK. website, email updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
24/03/2016
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Phoenix Futures Essex Services

Name
Phoenix Futures Essex Services
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Phoenix Futures offers a wide range of support services across Essex for people affected by multiple and complex needs.
Website Address
https://www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/essex/for-people-families-who-use-our-service-essex/
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
30/07/2026
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Pink Unicorns

Name
Pink Unicorns
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Pink Unicorns is a support group for parents of girls who have a diagnosis of autism, or are suspected of having autism and experience high levels of anxiety, or have social communication needs.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted Lyn to ask if she would like Pink Unicorns to be featured in the Directory - BB 14.12.17Lyn filled out a Directory submission form and returned to SNAP. Added to the Directory - BB 20.02.18. email removed, facebook added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
20/02/2018
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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PINNT

Name
PINNT
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
PINNT offers access to a support network for adults receiving artificial nutrition. They also help families to make contact with others in their area or with the same condition.
Telephone Number
0203 004 6193
Website Address
https://pinnt.com/Home.aspx
County
Dorset
Address
BH23 2XS
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Info taken from website PH 14/7/16added phone number using info from facebook page -RC 31/8/16

Last Contacted
14/07/2016
Last Updated
22/05/2020
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POhWER

Name
POhWER
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
POhWER operates two advocacy services in Essex. Independent Mental Health Advocacy and Citizen Advocacy under the Care Act.
Telephone Number
0300 456 2370
Website Address
https://www.pohwer.net/
Address
B9 9PB
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Representative met PK at LAG meeting. Information taken from leaflets. Published 14/12/2016 PK. address added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
14/12/2016
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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POP Essex

Name
POP Essex
Category
, ,
Short Description
Stay & play and respite sessions in Braintree, Essex for 0-19 year olds with SEND, their parents, carers and loved ones.
Telephone Number
07540 096631
Website Address
https://pop-essex.org/
Town
Coggeshall
County
Essex
Address
C06 1RU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 changed address from 7 Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AE AT

Changed address as new premises 13/6/24 AP

Last Updated
13/06/2024
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Prince Avenue Children and Family Centre – Southend

Name
Prince Avenue Children and Family Centre – Southend
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Prince Avenue Children and Family Centre brings together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old.
Telephone Number
01702 220 810
Website Address
https://www.southendfamilycentres.co.uk/directory-record/3/prince-avenue-family-centre-
County
Essex
Address
SS0 0LG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 20/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - mobile number added 18.2.14 LMadded email address using info online - RC 26/07/2016. added website, email, updated phone AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
18/02/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Purfleet Children’s Centre – Thurrock

Name
Purfleet Children’s Centre – Thurrock
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Purfleet Children's Centre brings together childcare, early education, health and family-support services for families with children under 5 years old.
Telephone Number
07912 781 447
Website Address
https://www.askthurrock.org.uk/kb5/thurrock/fis/service.page?id=Uo3zM9Z1RFE&familychannel=2684a
Town
Purfleet
County
Essex
Address
RM19 1PF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

for consent see 2010 contact record - EG - 20/5/10Refresh Project 2013 - address changed 18.2.14 LMThurrock added to name 13.3.14 LM

Last Contacted
18/02/2014
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