CanalAbility

Name
CanalAbility
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
CanalAbility provides day trips on purpose built, fully accessible canal boats on the waterways in Essex and Hertfordshire. Their services are available to any age group.
Telephone Number
01279 424444
Website Address
http://www.canalability.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CM20 2QS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Geoff Hill by email 21.11.08. Entry in Holidays and Sport & Leisure Consent given via telephone - no change! 4/3/10 -EGUpdated from website - 10/12/12 APRefresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received from Kevin Joyce 9.12.13. Web address changed 27.1.14 LMSecond response received 19.12.13 from Doreen Goodall. Text changed 29.1.14 LMUpdated email address from [email protected] to current using info from website - RC 20/07/2016corrected mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17. Instagram and youtube added AC 27/9/23. Updated description from email from Krizim Feltham on 29.11.23. AP

Last Contacted
19/12/2013
Last Updated
30/11/2023
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Care.com

Name
Care.com
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Care.com is an online care organisation with full national coverage in the UK, which allows families to find the right carers for the needs of their child or young person.
Telephone Number
0800 056 2906
Website Address
https://www.care.com/en-gb/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Louise Barratt on 26.6.13 added by KCRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 18.9.13 BB, no response so email 2 sent 7.1.14Response received on 8.1.14 from Donna confirming all details are correct LMPhone call made 1.4.14 - 'caregivers' changed to 'carers' LM. Instagram and youtube added AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Care and Nursing Homes for Young Adults

Name
Care and Nursing Homes for Young Adults
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Care and Nursing Homes for Young Adults provides a list of care homes and nursing homes for younger adults in Essex.
Website Address
https://www.carehome.co.uk/care_search_results.cfm/searchcounty/Essex/searchchtype/younger-adults
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

added to directory using info from website - RC 18/7/17

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Care Connected Ltd

Name
Care Connected Ltd
Category
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Offering one to one support in the home for children aged 4 to 18.
Telephone Number
01702 527468
Website Address
www.careconnectedessex.co.uk
Town
Leigh-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS9 4EN
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

address updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
09/06/2021
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Care in Style

Name
Care in Style
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Care in Style has 3 respite units offering short term and day respite for people aged from 16 years with a learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and physical impairments.
Telephone Number
01702 307370
Website Address
http://www.careinstyle.org/
Town
Westcliff on Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS0 9TW
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent sought but not returned. Published 13.01.16 by PK with info from website. Updated address using information from the website - RC 18/07/2016updated mistake in description - RC 11/8/17

Last Contacted
13/01/2016
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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 FIRST

Name
Carers FIRST
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Carers FIRST supports carers and families by providing emotional and practical support, advice, information and guidance, as well as opportunities for carers to access training, social groups, activities, trips and more.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1555
Website Address
https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
ME2 4TG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the directory - BB 04.04.18
Updated directory entry from Directory update form given at What Next - BT 19/07/2018. Email, address updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/04/2018
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Centre Algarve

Name
Centre Algarve
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Centre Algarve is mainland EuropeÂ’s only specialist holiday centre which is fully equipped to allow people with special needs young and old to experience a wonderful holiday with their family or carers.
Telephone Number
01279 661661
Website Address
http://centrealgarve.org/
County
Elsenham
Address
CM22 6DS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

EMAILED IN 2015- NO REPLY SO USED WEB INFO TO PUBLISH 8/4/16. added facebook, twitter AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2016
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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CF Support Services Ltd

Name
CF Support Services Ltd
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
CF Support Services delivers a range of services in Essex including tailored home care, personal care and support packages; particularly focusing on children and young people with complex needs.
Telephone Number
01473 233994
Website Address
http://www.cfsupportservices.co.uk
County
Suffolk
Address
IP10 0BF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent not sought as all info taken from the short breaks booklet PK 02/02/2016
They rang to update information and name and contact details were out of date.

Last Contacted
06/08/2019
Last Updated
06/08/2019
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Columbus Discovery Club

Name
Columbus Discovery Club
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Columbus Discovery Club provides social and play opportunities for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, complex health needs and life-limiting conditions.
Telephone Number
01245 491492
Website Address
http://www.columbusschoolandcollege.org/
County
Essex
Address
CM1 4ZB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Lisa Larkin on 16.10.13, KC added on 16.10.13 Updated phone and email using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
16/10/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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DABD

Name
DABD
Category
, ,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
DABD provides a variety of support services for families and young people.
Telephone Number
0330 054 2500
Website Address
https://www.dabd.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
RM9 5NU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the Directory - BB 19.01.2018. phone number updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
19/01/2018
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Disability Snow Sport UK

Name
Disability Snow Sport UK
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Disability Snow Sport UK organises skiing holidays for people with any type of disability.
Telephone Number
01479 788 770
Website Address
http://www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk/
Address
PH22 1QZ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13 to info@- bounceback, email 2 sent 4.11.13 to admin@ - email updated 4.11.13, email response received on 11.11.13 from Morgane Artacho with new address- KC updated 11.11.13 Added additional phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email, phone updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
11/11/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Disabled Access Holidays

Name
Disabled Access Holidays
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Disabled Access Holidays is the UK's largest specialist travel agency, committed to providing holidays that exceed the needs and wishes of their disabled customers.
Telephone Number
03333 355615 or 01924 283 803
Website Address
http://www.disabledaccessholidays.com/
Town
Ossett
County
West Yorkshire,
Address
WF5 9ND
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Address, phone and email updated - received consent via email from Peter NadineRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM). Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct LM Updated website, and phone number from email from Basheer [email protected]   AP 19/5/17. email, phone updated, address added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
05/05/2017
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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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
,
Exclude All
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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Epic Children’s Respite Service

Name
Epic Children’s Respite Service
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Epic Children's Respite Service provides home based respite care/short breaks for children and young people with palliative care needs, and their families, within Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
Telephone Number
03330 132 599
Website Address
https://www.provide.org.uk/service/essex-palliative-care-childrens-respite-service-epic/
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1YS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Sharon 14.6.06 Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10rEFRESH pROJECT- phonecall 1 made 10.12.13 details confirmed correct by Christine Edwards - KC updated 10.12.13 Added email address using info from internet - RC 21/07/2016. website added, phone updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
12/10/2013
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
,
Exclude All
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 ABA Childcare

esSENtial ABA Childcare
Name
esSENtial ABA Childcare
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
For parents searching for respite care, SEN nannies and ABA carers.
Website Address
https://essential-aba-childcare.com/
Town
London
Address
EC1N 8UN
Age Relevance
0+
Contact History

Submitted by company 27/9/21

Last Contacted
27/09/2021
Last Updated
01/10/2021
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Essex Short Breaks

Name
Essex Short Breaks
Category
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Short Breaks gives families the chance to take a break from their normal routines and enjoy doing fun things together. They also give children and young people the chance to do fun and different activities. 
Telephone Number
03330 139889
Website Address
http://shortbreaks.essex.gov.uk/
Address
CM1 1QH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed numbers for areas, added contact name, removed helpline numbers -consent gained via post from Steve. updated online 7/01/10 - EG Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10 added thurrock contact - EG - 15/6/10Refresh project- phonecall 1 made 10.12.13 BB all details confirmed correct- KC updated 10.12.13Name changed from Shared Care to Short Breaks - entry details and contact number changed 16.7.14 LMPK updated telephone number/email and website and description to include Clacton beach huts entry using Short Breaks booklet 14.09.15corrected mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17

Last Contacted
16/07/2014
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Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre

Name
Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre
Category
,
Short Description
Witham based outdoor education centre that welcomes young people with SEND.
Telephone Number
01621 891213
Website Address
https://www.fairplayhouse.org/
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Address
CM8 3JL
Last Updated
13/06/2024
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FIG (Family Information Group)

Name
FIG (Family Information Group)
Category
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
FIG (Family Information Group) provides childcare and support to families of children with disabilities and children in need who live in Havering.
Telephone Number
01708 378141
Website Address
http://familyinformationgroup.co.uk/index.html
County
Essex
Address
RM3 7SU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Published by PK on 10.12.15 consent sought on 3 occasions and not gained all information in the public domain.

Last Contacted
12/10/2015
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