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No
Short Description
Radlett Lodge Short Breaks is run by the National Autistic Society and offers short breaks for children (up to age 16) with autistic spectrum disorders, at weekends and during school holidays.
Telephone Number
01923 854922
County
Hertfordshire
Address
WD7 9HW
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Tamsin Adams 13.6.06 Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10Refresh Project- email 1 sent 23.9.13, email response received on 30.9.13 from Laura Smart with request to change 'head of care' to 'short breaks manager' KC updated 30.9.13. facebook added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
04/10/2016
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
RAGS is a members only charity providing help and support for families in Romford who have a child/children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Telephone Number
07874 999280
County
Essex
Address
RM3 7SU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Lesley Staines 24.10.08 Address changed, added tel number, consent via email from Anne Myat - 21/4/10 - EGUpdated via email 18.12.12. APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from Jackie on the 11.9.13 stating she will liaise with chairman/CEO when back, sent reminder email on 27.11.13Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - change of address, telephone number and email LM. phone updated, facebook added AC 23/10/23. Updated phone number 4.7.24 AP. Updated description following email from Louise 30.6.25 AP.

Last Contacted
14/04/2014
Last Updated
01/07/2025
Short Description
A therapeutic, well-being provision in a forest setting for suspected or diagnosed neurodivergent children aged 5-16.
Telephone Number
07950 455607
Town
Rochford
County
Essex
Address
SS4 3RN
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Last Updated
20/02/2026
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Resources for Autism is a charity in London, providing practical services for children and adults with a diagnosis of autism and for those who love and care for them.
Telephone Number
020 8458 3259
Address
NW11 6AB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, reminder email sent 27.11.13Phone call made 14.3.14 (CM) - details all correct (Liza Dresner) LM. instagram, linkedin, youtube added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
18/03/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Rhino Sensory UK
Short Description
Rhino UK is a leading supplier of multi-sensory rooms, offering complete design, installation, and maintenance services to meet all needs and budgets.
Telephone Number
01270 766660
Website Address
Town
Sandbach
County
Cheshire
Address
CW11 3HT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Rhino directly. 4/8/26 AP

Last Updated
04/08/2026
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Romford Autism Hub is for Havering residents with autism. The hub offers delivery and accessibility of local services and opportunities.
Telephone Number
01708 749 816
County
Essex
Address
RM1 3RT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

KLB published entry using website information. -22.2.16

Last Contacted
22/02/2016
Exclude All
No
Short Description
SAFE (Supporting Asperger Families in Essex) is a support group for individuals and families affected by Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism in Essex.
Town
Hockley
County
Essex
Address
SS5 4BZ
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed South email from SAFE newsletter 25.4.07. Changed most contact details and description 9/6/09 in line with SAFE newsletter. Removed Essex West contact, removed Linda's contact, changed helpline to tel line, updated description, changed paula's email. consent gained via telephone from Linda - updated online 9/2/10 - EGAdded registered office address, changed email, changed description, Changed tel number. Added 4 new emails to additional contacts. Gained consent via email from Carolann Jackson on 10.3.13 by KC.Refresh Project- Email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from Carolann Jackson on 9.9.13 stating details correct- KC updated 21.11.13Removed additional contact numbers following email from Tina Judd 28.2.14 Entry checked at Local Support 25.2.15 APAndrea Walter emailed updated information on 23.3.15 - KC updated 31.3.15Andrea Walter updated via email on 20/3/17. AP. email updated AC 24/10/23
Updated address to one on website 6/5/26 AT

Last Contacted
22/03/2015
Last Updated
24/10/2023
Short Description
Life and work skills training for adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health support needs.
Telephone Number
01255 879623
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO16 7EG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

email updated AC 24/10/23. Changed phone number 15.5.26 AP

Last Updated
15/05/2026
SENsory Adventures Essex
Short Description
SENsory Adventures runs sensory sessions for children with SEND aged 2-12.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Submitted by Amy 24/3/26 AP

Last Updated
24/03/2026
Short Description
Sensory Help Now is a supportive UK online community of parents and carers with sensory integration qualified therapists on hand to answer your queries and concerns.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
04/04/2024
SEN Talk Tags
Short Description
Visual communication tools designed for real life.
Last Updated
09/06/2026
Name
Short Description
Shine offers a range of specialist interventions strategies to families, pre-schools, nurseries and schools to support children with autism spectrum disorder and social communication difficulties.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

Carly & Hannah submitted form - Feb 2020. facebook updated, phone removed AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
30/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Signalong is a sign-supporting system based on British Sign Language intended to promote communication in learning disabilities and autism.
Telephone Number
0330 1200770
Address
NR10 4FE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added contact name, changed tel, added fax, changed description. Consent via email from Mike, updated online 13/1/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14, no response.Phone call made 1.4.14 - Contact name changed (Mike Kennard retiring) LMEmail from Sharon Rose 30.7.14 informing new contact details. Updated 31.7.14 LMupdated email address using info from website - RC 4/8/16

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
19/01/2021
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Social on Sea is a local non-profit group in Southend providing social opportunities for young people with high functioning autism/Aspergers, social/anxiety disorders, mental health problems and those who struggle in mainstream society.
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
10/01/2020
Exclude All
No
Short Description
A website for parents and professionals supporting children with speech difficulties.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Removed from useful contacts section, and given own Directory Entry - BB 24.10.17

Last Contacted
24/10/2017
Last Updated
19/01/2021
Exclude All
No
Short Description
STAAR is a voluntary organisation in Redbridge that provides information and support for children, young people and adults with autism, Asperger syndrome and similar disorders.
Telephone Number
020 8532 2795
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Julie Rennie 17/6/10 - ARRefresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13- bounceback, email 2 sent to new email from website- email updated- and web added 22.11.13 Spoke to Julie 20.6.14 - sent across up to date information. Entry amended LM. email updated, facebook removed AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
20/06/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
Short Description
Social group for neurodivergent and socially anxious young adults.
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
02/05/2025
Short Description
Autism navigation support for adults and families across Essex, Thurrock and Southend.
Telephone Number
01255 429778
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO15 1PP
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

28/5/26 website added AT

Last Updated
07/01/2025
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Sycamore Trust (formerly PACT) is a charitable organisation that offers support for children and young people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families and carers.
Telephone Number
020 8517 9317
County
Essex
Address
RM9 4SJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Lynn Chapman, Administrator, changed email contact by email 21.11.06. Added address 5.9.07 Change of address and added email- via email from Lynn Chapman 5/12/11 - EGChange to telephone number 11.3.13 KCREFRESH PROJECT -updated website and fax on 9.9.13 gained consent via email on 9.9.13 by Lynn ChapmanName changed from PACT to Sycamore Trust following announcement in spring newsletter (Chris Gillbanks CEO)Updated email and web address from Sycamore winter newsletter. 2.12.14 AP. twitter, linkedin added, facebook updated AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
21/11/2013
Last Updated
30/10/2023