Adapt-It

Name
Adapt-It
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Adapt-It caters specifically for the computer needs of adults and children with varying disabilities including learning difficulties, mobility problems, dyslexia and visual impairment.
Telephone Number
0330 056 4079
Website Address
https://www.adapt-it.co.uk/
County
Hertfordshire
Address
WR1 2PG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated description, added fax no., added contact name - approval from martyn via email- 19/11/09 helpline removed - EG - 25/11/09Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13 , email 2 sent 28.11.13Telephone number, email address and website changed following email response from Martyn Slyper (28.11.13) LMHelpline added, fax changed and contact name removed 17.7.14 LM. email, phone number and address updated AC 13/9/23. Removed reference to showrooms 31/10/23 AP

Last Contacted
28/11/2013
Last Updated
31/10/2023
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Adapted Vehicle Hire

Name
Adapted Vehicle Hire
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Adapted Vehicle Hire rents specially adapted and wheelchair accessible vehicles for disabled drivers and passengers.
Telephone Number
01895 439111
Website Address
https://www.adaptedvehiclehire.com/
County
Essex
Address
SS17 0HZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Dave Fenneberg ([email protected]) on 22.2.13 by KC. Refresh Project- email 1 sent 16.9.13, email response received from Gemma Ellis on 17.9.13 stating all details correct- KC updated 7.11.13  Updated address from 23 Corringham Road, Stanford le hope, SS17 0AQ to 71A Victoria Road, Stanford le Hope, Essex, SS17 0HZ using info from website - RC 19/07/2016. Changed name and other details 13.10.20 AP

Last Contacted
11/07/2013
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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AFK

Name
AFK
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
AFK helps children and young people with disabilities and autism live more independent, fulfilling lives.
Telephone Number
020 8347 8111
Website Address
https://www.afkcharity.org/
County
London
Address
N1 9LF
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - contact name changed from Sally Bishop to Mary Ryan. Other details confirmed correct by Paul Townley (24.2.14) LMContact name and helpline removed (as not on website anywhere) 18.7.14 LM. Changed name and contact details along with description. 6.10.20 AP. facebook, twitter, instagram updated AC 16/10/23. Changed name from My AFK to AFK. AP 19.7/24

Last Contacted
24/02/2014
Last Updated
19/07/2024
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Aladdin’s Cave Thurrock

Name
Aladdin’s Cave Thurrock
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Aladdin's Cave Thurrock is a resource centre for people with special needs. Resources including sensory equipment, musical instruments, portable ball pools and story sacks may be selected from a catalogue or by visiting the library at Beacon Hill Academy.
Telephone Number
01708 852006
Website Address
https://www.askthurrock.org.uk/kb5/thurrock/fis/service.page?id=dRZfSKZ9dik
County
Essex
Address
RM15 5AY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Sharon Paxman 6.5.09Sue F 10.6.09Refresh project- email 1 sent 19.9.13, email response received on 19.9.13 confirming all details correct - KC updated 30.10.13Added Thurrock to name 7.3.14 LMÂ. Updated website and email AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
30/10/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Amazing Awareness Bands

Name
Amazing Awareness Bands
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Amazing Awareness Bands use colour to provide a non-verbal language of emotions for individuals on the autistic spectrum.
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 12/9/16. Removed website AC 13/9/23

Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Ashfield Special Needs – ASN Ltd

Name
Ashfield Special Needs – ASN Ltd
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Ashfield Special Needs specialises in cycling and sensory equipment. They are inclusive, fun and for all ages and disabilities, be it side-by-sides, individual trikes, wheelchair trikes or even wheelchair transporters.
Telephone Number
07786 801333
Website Address
http://www.ashfieldspecialneeds.co.uk/
Address
PE14 7SJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - 17/5/10 - consent via email from Anne CummingsRefresh Project- all details confirmed correct by email from Anne Cuming on 16.9.13 spreadsheet updated by KCAdded additional phone number 07786 801333 using info from website - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
05/10/2017
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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A Stitch Different CIC

Name
A Stitch Different CIC
Category
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Yes
Short Description
A Stitch Different CIC is a community interest company that creates bespoke handmade weighted therapy products for children and adults with sensory processing difficulties.
Website Address
http://www.astitchdifferent.co.uk/
County
Cumbria
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given via phone by Mandy Bland on 28/1/15 - AP. Updated details from website 6.10.20. Email added AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
28/01/2015
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Bag Books

Name
Bag Books
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Bag Books provides tactile and multi-sensory books to people with learning disabilities. They are designed for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, people with severe learning disabilities or people with severe autism.
Telephone Number
020 7627 0444
Website Address
http://www.bagbooks.org/
Address
SW8 4UB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry added 13.5.14 (consent given by Dean Casswell) LMUpdated with contact name Stuart Cummings- KC 19.3.15

Last Contacted
05/12/2014
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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Barrington Stoke

Name
Barrington Stoke
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Barrington Stoke specialises in publishing super-readable children's books that break down the barriers that can stop kids getting into reading.
Telephone Number
0131 225 4113
Website Address
https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/
Town
Edinburgh
Address
EH3 7LP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 8/9/16

Last Updated
13/10/2020
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British Red Cross

Name
British Red Cross
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
British Red Cross provides short-term loans of wheelchairs and other equipment. Book through their website.
Telephone Number
0300 456 1914
Website Address
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/borrow-a-wheelchair
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KLB ASKED FOR CONSENT IN 2015, NO REPLY USED WEB INFO AND PUBLISHED ON 31.3.16corrected address and added additional phone number - 31/8/16. Removed local entries and replaced with central contacts. 13/10/20

Last Contacted
31/03/2016
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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Brothers & Sisters Clothing

Name
Brothers & Sisters Clothing
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Brothers & Sisters is a range of organic cotton bodysuits featuring a design that allows for tube feeding.
Telephone Number
07599 316553
County
Northamptonshire
Address
NN11 2JF
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

removed website AC 27/9/23

Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Bucklesafe

Name
Bucklesafe
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Bucklesafe has been designed to prevent the accidental or deliberate release of safety belt buckles.
Telephone Number
01225 706567
Website Address
https://plasticengineeringsolutions.co.uk/bucklesafe/
Town
Bowerhill
County
Wiltshire
Address
SN12 6TS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

EMAILED IN 2015- NO REPSONSE- PUBLISHED ON 8.4.16. Updated from website 13/10/20 AP. Website updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2016
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Calibre Audio

Name
Calibre Audio
Category
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Calibre Audio library is a national charity providing a subscription-free postal service of unabridged audio books for people with sight problems, dyslexia or other disabilities, who cannot read print.
Telephone Number
01296 432 339
Website Address
https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/
County
Bucks
Address
HP22 5XQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed description and website by email from Maureen Reeves 22.12.08. change to description - consent via phone, updated online 20/01/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 28.11.13Phone call 1.4.14 (AT) - address added and email address amended LMAdded web 2 18.7.14 LM Updated email address from [email protected] to current using info from website - RC 20/07/2016adjusted spelling mistake in description - RC 11/8/17. Updated whole entry 13/10/20 AP. Linkedin added AC 27/8/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Chailey Rehabilitation Engineering Service (RES)

Name
Chailey Rehabilitation Engineering Service (RES)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Chailey Rehabilitation Engineering Service (RES) is an organisation (part of the NHS) which will modify harnesses or manufacture one to suit the needs of the individual.
Telephone Number
01825 722112
Website Address
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/services/chailey/res.htm
County
East Sussex
Address
BN8 4JN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Refresh Project - contacted by phone 3.6.14 (LM) - all details confirmed correct LMAdded Clinical Services (CHCS) to name and added email and website 18.7.14 LM. Updated website AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
06/03/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Charlotte’s Tandems

Name
Charlotte’s Tandems
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Charlotte's Tandems is a charity that lends tandems to people with disabilities and special needs free of charge for up to a couple of months at a time.
Website Address
http://www.charlottestandems.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted via email and gained consent from Alex Reeves on 12.2.13 by KCRefresh Project 2013 - Phone call made December 2013 (BB). All details still correct 3.3.14 LM

Last Contacted
02/12/2013
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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Child Safe Zones

Name
Child Safe Zones
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Child Safe Zones has developed a scheme to enable families to register their details so they can be reunited easily if a child is lost and details of any special needs can be recorded securely.
Telephone Number
01342 718679
Website Address
http://childsafezones.com/
Town
Coombe Hill Road
Address
RH19 4LZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Paul Kent 22.6.06 change to tel, fax and address, consent via phone, researched by Sarah, updated 8/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 16.9.13 , email response received from Linda Oxley with new address details - KC updated 8.11.13Added Zones to name (from website) and removed fax 18.7.14 LM Updated address from Community Inspired Ltd, First Floor, Stag House, 23-27 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1AL to current using info from website - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
11/08/2013
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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ClearVision

Name
ClearVision
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
ClearVision is a nationwide postal lending library of over 11,000 children's books with added braille.
Telephone Number
020 8789 9575
Website Address
http://www.clearvisionproject.org/
Address
SW19 6JB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project- BB checked details online, all correct 9.12.13- KC updatedRemoved 'Project' from name and added email 18.7.14 LM

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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Cool Crutches

Name
Cool Crutches
Category
Condition(s)
Short Description
Cool Crutches offers a range of safe, comfortable, stylish, practical and silent crutches and walking sticks for adults and children.
Telephone Number
01423 418 016
Website Address
https://www.coolcrutches.com/
Town
Harrogate
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Suggested by Liza as great products. April 2024.

Last Updated
23/04/2024
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Cotton Comfort Eczema Nightwear

Name
Cotton Comfort Eczema Nightwear
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Cotton Comfort Scratch Mitten sleep-wear range has integral mittens and feet and are available for children up to around age 14 years.
Telephone Number
0333 240 0886
Website Address
https://www.eczemaclothing.com/
Town
Paignton
Address
TQ4 7SR
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

change to description - consent via phone from Dorothy - 17/6/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 16.9.13- no response, email 2 sent 3.12.13Response received from Dorothy Clark 3.12.13. Changes to text, telephone details and address made 27.1.14. LMupdated fax and address using info from website - RC 24/08/2016. Changed name and description 13/10/20 AP. phone, facebook updated, instagram, linkedin added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
12/03/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Crelling Harnesses

Name
Crelling Harnesses
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Crelling Harnesses are designed to support the physically disabled and to restrain those with challenging behaviour during transport.
Telephone Number
01253 852298
Website Address
http://www.crelling.com/
County
Lancashire
Address
FY5 3LJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to email - 8/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent, email response received from Claire stating all details correct KC updated 8.11.13Removed 'Vehicle' from name 18.7.14 LM

Last Contacted
11/08/2013
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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