Short Description
A behavioural service provider using a behaviour analytic evidence-based approach for impactful behaviour support.
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Rhian Mitchell -

Last Updated
05/09/2023
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No
Short Description
AB4D is an Essex-wide project which provides a platform for people with Learning Disabilities and or Autism and their families to ensure their voice and views are heard through participation, co-production and collaboration.
Telephone Number
01255 429778
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
Address
CO15 1PP
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
14/08/2020
Condition(s)
Short Description
Provides day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01206 394124
Town
Manningtree
County
Essex
Address
CO11 2NJ
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
14/02/2025
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Avelon Road Centre is a day service for adults with learning disabilities. The centre operates Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and offers a wide variety of activities including drama, life skills, local history, numeracy and literacy and sports.
Telephone Number
01708 434475
County
Essex
Address
RM13 7DH
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Info taken from website so no consent sought. PK 20/05/2016Updated with email address following What Next? PK 26/05/2016Amended email address, as Lee advised of a spelling mistake - BB 04.01.2018
Updated website and added facebook page upon request - 30/04/19

Last Contacted
20/05/2016
Last Updated
29/05/2020
Condition(s)
Short Description
Bespoke day opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
07823 330218
Town
Rochford
County
Essex
Address
SS4 1PX
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
03/05/2024
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
CLOSING ON 31/3/24. Independent advocacy services for people aged 14 years and over with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01375 389869
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
RM17 6XP
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Split entries for BATIAS 18.12.06. Lynne Ollett email. [email protected] Updated contact details as per website 14.5.12 APRefresh Project - details confirmed correct by email from Erika McCusker on 9.9.13Added Thurrock to name 7.3.14 LMRemoved the Billericay and Southend office as they have had to downsize. Still operating from Thurrock but covering the whole of Essex. Location tags updated - BB 13.02.18. Facebook updated AC 13/9/23. Batias is due to close down due to lack of funding on 31st March 2024. AP 22/2/24. Added note that it is due to close.

Last Contacted
21/11/2013
Last Updated
05/03/2024
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Braintree Mencap offers activities and support for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Telephone Number
01376 326302
County
Essex
Address
CM7 9DB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Address and wbsite added, name and phone number changed 11.3.09 Sue Furley Name changed and address, tel removed - 31/3/10 - EG Changed contact name, added tel, changed address - Consent from Tina via phone - 8/4/10 - EG Email address added uusing info from website - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
04/10/2008
Last Updated
06/04/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Breakaway provides supported holidays for adults with learning disabilities. Every holiday is full-board and includes personal support throughout the holiday.
Telephone Number
01245 260330
Town
Chelmsford
Address
CM2 9RY
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Updated from email Lyn Adams, Consultant 8.10.19. AP

Last Contacted
08/10/2019
Last Updated
01/11/2019
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Breaking Bad News provides guidelines that can be used by practitioners, families and carers to ease the process of breaking bad news to people with intellectual disabilities.
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Moved from the useful links section of the Directory, and made an entry - BB 27.10.17. All info removed - doesn't exist AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
27/10/2017
Last Updated
27/09/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Bright Lives Social Enterprise C.I.C in Colchester offers specialist support for people aged 18+ with additional needs including PMLD and Autism. They support people on their journey to reach their potential throughout North Essex in one of their three-day centre provisions.
Telephone Number
01206 615165
County
Essex
Address
CO1 2ST
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Gained consent via Marguerite Jones on 10.5.13 by KCRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Marguerite on 11.9.13 with more information added to description- KC updated 14.11.13Address and entry amended 27.5.14 (consent from Marguerite Jones) LMAdded Sensory Room into description 20.10.14 APUpdated email from [email protected] to [email protected] using info from website - RC 20/07/2016
Updated their description as per Michael's request - 17/07/2018 BT
Updated address per Michael's request - 13/10/2022

Last Contacted
13/10/2022
Last Updated
13/10/2022
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Bury Active offers a wide range of holidays and short breaks in the UK, Europe and the USA for small groups and individuals with learning disabilities aged 17+.
Telephone Number
01268 542365 or 07790 770218
County
Essex
Address
SS15 6AJ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent: by email 17.6.06 Fred changed web address from .com to .co.uk 4.7.07 Penny emailed updates, including change of address, tel., and added another website. Description updated. 17/11/09Removed Breakawayhols website and email so links will work. 7.1.13, AP. Also changed email to current one.Refresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received on 10.9.13 from Kevin Bury with request to remove 'breakaway and..' from title and add number to additional contact - KC updated 15.11.13Entry updated with Additional contact following What Next? 26/05/2016 PK
Updated details from Directory update form given at What Next - BT 19/07/2018

Last Contacted
15/11/2013
Last Updated
11/10/2018
Cakeybakeydoodaa
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Cakeybakeydoodaa provides baking classes for individuals of all ages and abilities who have Learning Disability/Autism/Down Syndrome.
Telephone Number
07845 304207
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

removed website AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
15/05/2021
Last Updated
27/09/2023
Carers Unite
Short Description
Support groups at Southend Mencap for parent carers of children and young people, or young adults with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07581 388667
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1PG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
26/10/2023
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No
Short Description
The charity for people with severe learning disabilities and behaviour described as challenging.
Telephone Number
0300 666 0126
County
Kent
Address
ME4 6BE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed address from Challenge newsletter 20.11.07 Added helpline number and mentioned in newsletter 40. 7.11.08 changed description and web site - consent via email from Carina - updated online 15/12/09 - EGRefresh Project- Email 1 sent on 19.9.13, email response from Jo Reed on 23.9.13 to say all info correct - KC updated spreadsheet on 23.9.13Removed Family Support Adviser tel no. Added family support line and email. AP 23/2/16. Refresh 27/8/21 AP

Last Contacted
23/02/2016
Last Updated
27/08/2021
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No
Short Description
To discuss issues affecting the lives of people with learning disabilities in the UK.
Telephone Number
01865 600034
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Info taken from website PH 20/7/16 . Refresh 27/8/21 AP

Last Contacted
20/07/2016
Last Updated
27/08/2021
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No
Short Description
Choice Support is a social care charity working across much of England to provide the best possible support to people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
Telephone Number
01622 722400
County
Kent
Address
ME14 1UT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Created from website to replace original entry of Autism London. 7/11/17 AP. Changed name from Partnership Support Group to Choice Support 18.9.20. AP. Refresh 27/8/21 AP. instagram, linkedin added 27/9/23

Last Updated
27/09/2023
Condition(s)
Short Description
Colchester Gateway Clubs is an independent charity providing social clubs and activities for adults with a learning disability. The main aim of their clubs is for people to enjoy themselves in a relaxed atmosphere.
Clubs are held on Tuesdays and Fridays in Colchester and in Clacton on Thursdays.
Telephone Number
07710 177050
Town
Colchester
Address
CO3 9DW
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Updated email and address 12.6.20 AP. email, phone, address updated AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
Disability Sport
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Yes
Short Description
Colchester United Football in the Community have launched two disability programmes to support children with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07791313232
County
Essex
Address
CO2 9BG
Age Relevance
7+, 11+
Contact History

website, email updated AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Consensus Support Services support people with learning disabilities and associated complex health needs.
Telephone Number
0808 223 5320
Address
CO4 9PE
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

16/6/10 - consent given by Karen - AR Changed phone number via website 19/6/12 - APRefresh Project- phonecall 1 made by BB on 6.9.13, tel updated, address removed  -KC updated 9.12.13Updated phone number and address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email, facebook, linkedin, youtube added, address, twitter updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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No
Short Description
Dimensions provides services for people with learning disabilities and people with autism.
Telephone Number
0300 303 9001
Town
Reading
Address
RG7 4SA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

gained consent via email from Sarah Walters ([email protected]) on 18.9.13 - KC added on 6.11.13Changed Autismfilms telephone and added as website 2. 2/6/15 AP

Last Contacted
11/06/2013
Last Updated
24/09/2021