Dimensions

Name
Dimensions
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Dimensions provides services for people with learning disabilities and people with autism.
Telephone Number
0300 303 9001
Website Address
https://dimensions-uk.org/
Town
Reading
Address
RG7 4SA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

gained consent via email from Sarah Walters (sarah.walters@dimensions-uk.org) 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
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Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN)

Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN)
Name
Disability Advice and Welfare Network (DAWN)
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Short Description
Specialising in benefits claims and appeals for clients who are of Neurodiverse development, and will support anyone with any condition.
Website Address
https://dawnsupport.co.uk/
Town
Colchester
County
Essex
Address
CO7 7UG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by DAWN. 19/8/24

Last Updated
20/08/2024
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Dosh Financial Advocacy

Name
Dosh Financial Advocacy
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Dosh Financial Advocacy - Supporting people with a learning disability to be more independent and have more control over their money.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1288
Website Address
https://www.dosh.org/
Town
Grantham
Address
NG31 7XT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

linkedin added AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Dyslexic.com

Name
Dyslexic.com
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Dyslexic.com supply assistive technology products and services for individuals, educational institutions and commercial organisations to support people with a diverse range of disabilities.
Telephone Number
01353 881 066
Website Address
https://www.dyslexic.com/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Moved from useful links and created an entry - BB 16.10.17. phone number updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
16/10/2017
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Easy Health

Name
Easy Health
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Easy Health is a website for people with learning disabilities where you can find health information with easy-to-understand words, pictures and films.
Website Address
https://www.easyhealth.org.uk/
Town
Tooting
Address
SW17 0BQ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 7/9/16. phone removed AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
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ECL – Day Opportunities and Inclusive Employment

ECL – Day Opportunities and Inclusive Employment
Name
ECL – Day Opportunities and Inclusive Employment
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
ECL provides day opportunity services across the whole of Essex for adults with learning disabilities and autism which includes an Inclusive Employment programme.
Telephone Number
03330 135 438
Website Address
https://www.ecl.org/services/learning-disability-autism-support
County
Essex
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Ryan Street amended entry via email 11.8.20. AP. Corrected web address 2/2/23 AP. linkedin, youtube added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
11/08/2020
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Eco Wings and Eco Nights

Name
Eco Wings and Eco Nights
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Providing life and social skills for young people with learning and/or physical disabilities.
Telephone Number
01702 334080
Website Address
https://ecowings.co.uk/
Town
Westcliff-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS0 7JE
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
19/02/2026
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Education 4 Independence

Name
Education 4 Independence
Category
,
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Education 4 Independence is a provision for adults with learning disabilities that helps to develop skills for life and work and towards independence.
Telephone Number
01708 434955
Website Address
https://haveringadultcollege.co.uk/courses/education-4-independence/
Town
Romford
County
Essex
Address
RM1 4HR
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Information received directly from Brenda Hunt via email. Published PK 19/08/2016updated website as link not working - RC 25/08/16. Updated from email from Natalie McAneny on 29.3.23. AP. website updated AC 2/10/23. Changed address 16/4/26 AP

Last Contacted
19/08/2016
Last Updated
16/04/2026
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Emotionally Healthy Minds

Emotionally Healthy Minds
Name
Emotionally Healthy Minds
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Emotionally Healthy Minds (EHM) is a tutoring and coaching company based in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex.
Telephone Number
07793 742917
Website Address
https://emotionallyhealthyminds.com
Town
South Woodham Ferrers
County
Essex
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Heather Collins from EHM gave wording for description - 8/1/26.

Last Updated
08/01/2026
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Essex Carers Network

Name
Essex Carers Network
Category
,
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Essex Carers Network is an independent organisation for people with learning disabilities and the family members who care for them.
Telephone Number
01255 554029 / 07876 025480
Website Address
www.essexcarersnetwork.co.uk
Town
Harwich
County
Essex
Address
CO12 4PH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: 18.12.06 Charlotte Morse by email. Changed contact details - given by Wendy Burt. 28.3.08Refresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13 to info@Response received 6.1.14 from Wendy Burt. Changes to text, email and website made 30.1.14 LM. Major updates 29/8/24 AP

Last Contacted
01/06/2014
Last Updated
29/08/2024
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Forward Housing

Name
Forward Housing
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Forward Housing is part of the Thera Group. Forward housing is a charity that aims to provide bespoke housing solutions for people with a learning disability.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1280
Website Address
https://www.thera.co.uk/about/companies/forward-housing/
County
Grantham
Address
NG31 7XT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

added to directory using info from website - RC 28/7/17published - BB 01/9/17

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Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

Name
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities is part of the London South Bank University and works to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Website Address
https://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/
Town
Borough Road
Address
SE1 0AA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

update to email, website and description - consent via email from Jacky, updated online 2/2/10 - emilyRefresh Project - Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM). Address changed and email 2 and website 2 added LM

Last Contacted
04/11/2014
Last Updated
25/08/2022
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Friends and Places Together

Friends and Places Together
Name
Friends and Places Together
Category
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Condition(s)
Short Description
A Southend based charity supporting young adults with learning disabilities to meet with their mates and to have fun!
Telephone Number
07796 678 939 or 07904 271 027
Website Address
https://friendsandplacestogether.org.uk/
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS2 5SP
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

email updated, twitter added AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
10/06/2022
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Gateway SEN Youth Club

Name
Gateway SEN Youth Club
Category
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Gateway SEN Youth Club is based at Timberlog Youth Centre in Vange, Basildon. They host a range of activities for young people aged 13 to 25 years with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07824867553
Website Address
https://youth.essex.gov.uk/
County
Essex
Address
SS14 1UX
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
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Go Beyond Holidays

Name
Go Beyond Holidays
Category
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Short Description
Providing supported and inclusive holidays for people with autism, learning disabilities and other hidden disabilities.
Telephone Number
07904 878365
Website Address
https://www.gobeyondholidays.com/
Address
BS16 4JQ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
19/02/2026
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Good Karma Applications

Name
Good Karma Applications
Category
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No
Short Description
Good Karma Applications create apps to provide parents, caregivers and educators with the tools to help support those with autism, learning difficulties, developmental disabilities and communication needs.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 5/9/16. website removed - doesn't work AC 9/10/23

Last Updated
09/10/2023
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Grapevine Essex

Name
Grapevine Essex
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
A registered charity that provides supported recreational and educational activities for adults with learning disabilities living in Essex.
Telephone Number
07933 631016 or 07976 578868
Website Address
https://www.grapevineessex.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CO16 8PA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given via email from Jackie Holland 17.4.12 - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Jackie on 10.9.13 with updated description, email and address- KC updated 15.11.13Slight amendments to text following What Next? event (consent from Jackie Holland) 27.5.14 LMUpdated following What Next? 26/05/2016., address updated, instagram and twitter added AC 9/10/23. Changed phone numbers from website 17/4/26 AP

Last Contacted
27/05/2014
Last Updated
17/04/2026
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Grove Cottage Bishop’s Stortford Mencap

Name
Grove Cottage Bishop’s Stortford Mencap
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No
Short Description
Grove Cottage Bishop's Stortford Mencap provides respite, guidance and support to children and adults of all ages with a learning disability and their families.
Telephone Number
01279 656085
Website Address
https://www.mencapgrovecottage.org/
Town
Bishop's Stortford
Address
CM23 3JX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Esme gave consent via email on 17.3.15 - KC published 19.3.15

Last Contacted
19/03/2015
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Hadleigh Training Centre

Name
Hadleigh Training Centre
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Hadleigh Training Centre at the Salvation Army's Hadleigh Farm offers training to people with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01702 426260
Website Address
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/hadleighfarm/training
Town
Hadleigh
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2AP
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

No consent sought as info taken from website PK 16/02/2016. Changed email address from website AP 17.7.20. Changed email from website 17.4.26 AP

Last Contacted
16/02/2016
Last Updated
17/04/2026
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Hamelin Trust – Gowlands

Name
Hamelin Trust – Gowlands
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Hamelin Trust - Gowlands is a residential short break care home. Gowlands is at Sutton Bridge Farm, Sutton Road, Rochford and offers 8 bedded short break care for young people and adults aged 16+.
Telephone Number
01277 653889
Website Address
https://hamelintrust.org.uk/
Address
SS4 1XS
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Duplicate entry in respite - EG - 10/6/10 Changed the word respite to short breaks - EG - 14/6/10Refresh Project- phonecall 1 by BB on 6.9.13, Michelle Thomas confimed all details correct- KC updated 9.12.13Confirmed correct (Cheryl Dibley) at What Next? event 28.5.14 LMadded address and email using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. phone number, facebook updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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