People First

Name
People First
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
People First is a national self-advocacy organisation run by and for people with learning difficulties.
Telephone Number
0207 274 5484
Website Address
http://peoplefirstltd.com/
Town
London
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

added to directory using information from their website - RC 28/7/17checked information and added tags. Published - BB 07.09.17. facebook, twitter, youtube added AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Pineapple Care Services Limited

Pineapple Care Services Limited
Name
Pineapple Care Services Limited
Category
,
Condition(s)
, ,
Short Description
Care and support provider in Thurrock and Brentwood.
Telephone Number
01375 808303
Website Address
http://www.pineapple.care
Town
Orsett
County
Essex
Address
RM16 3HS
Age Relevance
16+
Last Contacted
08/03/2023
Last Updated
09/03/2023
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Reside Housing Association Limited

Name
Reside Housing Association Limited
Category
Condition(s)
,
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Reside Housing is a leading charitable provider of high quality housing for people with support needs including learning disability or acquired brain injury.
Telephone Number
0333 320 2675
Website Address
https://www.residewithprogress.org.uk/
Town
Hampton Wick
Address
KT1 4EU
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Email contact from Paul Taylor - May 2019. Entry added 14/6/19 AP. email, phone, website, facebook, twitter updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
14/06/2019
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Rock it Club

Name
Rock it Club
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Rock it Club takes place at The Crown pub in Thorpe Le Soken every Monday evening for people with learning disabilities to have a good night out, with a disco, raffle and theme nights throughout the year.
Telephone Number
07547 720074
Town
Thorpe Le Soken
County
Essex
Address
CO16 0DY
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

email added, phone updated AC 24/10/23

Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Sailship Training & Learning for Life

Name
Sailship Training & Learning for Life
Category
,
Condition(s)
, ,
Short Description
Life and work skills training for adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health support needs.
Telephone Number
07538 255387
Website Address
https://www.sailship.org.uk/
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO16 7EG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

email updated AC 24/10/23

Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Shine

Name
Shine
Category
,
Condition(s)
, ,
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
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Southend Mencap

Name
Southend Mencap
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Southend Mencap supports the needs and interests of children and adults with learning disabilities, as well as those of their parents and carers, in Southend, Rochford, Rayleigh and Castle Point.
Telephone Number
01702 341250
Website Address
http://southendmencap.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1PG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Address and phone number changed. Website added 11.3.09 Sue Furley Changed website 10/6/09 AW changed description and location - 8/4/10 - EG - consent via phoneRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 9.12.13 KCResponse received 9.12.13 from Marc McOwens. Text changed 27.1.14 LMupdated email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2020
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Speech Teach UK

Name
Speech Teach UK
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
A website for parents and professionals supporting children with speech difficulties.
Website Address
http://www.speechteach.co.uk/
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
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SUMMIT – Autism Navigation Service

Name
SUMMIT – Autism Navigation Service
Category
,
Condition(s)
,
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+
Last Updated
07/01/2025
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The Art Ministry

Name
The Art Ministry
Category
,
Condition(s)
, , ,
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Regular arts and crafts groups and clubs for children and for adults with learning difficulties, adults with physical disabilities and adults with visual impairments
Telephone Number
07582 025163
Website Address
https://www.theartministry.org.uk/
Town
Hadleigh
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2DQ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Form submitted by Allan Webb 16/12/21 .

Last Updated
17/12/2021
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The Big Xperience

Name
The Big Xperience
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Activity centre in Basildon for young adults with special and complex needs.
Telephone Number
01268 901516
Website Address
https://thebigxperience.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
SS13 1DY
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Info taken from leaflet PK 19/07/2016corrected description - RC 3/8/17

Last Contacted
19/07/2016
Last Updated
01/02/2024
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The Camden Society – Jacksons Café

Name
The Camden Society – Jacksons Café
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Jacksons Cafe is a community cafe in the heart of Romford, offering training to people with a learning disability who have an interest in catering and serving customers
Telephone Number
0300 303 1280
Website Address
https://www.thera.co.uk/about/companies/the-camden-society/
County
Essex
Address
RM1 1JL
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent from Tracey Brennan 15/6/10 - ARRefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13Phone call made 19.3.14 (CM) - all information confirmed correct LMEntry updated following What Next event. Received new submission form from The Camden Society, Tracey Brennan. 26/5/16  APEmail address changed in line with website PH 15/7/16
Updated email address - BT 19/07/2018. website, email, phone updated AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
26/05/2016
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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The Family Carer Support Service

Name
The Family Carer Support Service
Category
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Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Family Carer Support Service (FCSS) closed in February 2024.
Website Address
https://www.hft.org.uk/our-services/family-carer-support-service/
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

KLB researched from website and discussed at IM meeting - no consent needed - published 13.7.15 by KLB. address updated AC 6/11/23. FCSS now closed February 2024. AP

Last Contacted
13/07/2015
Last Updated
22/02/2024
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The Gates (Gardening Project)

Name
The Gates (Gardening Project)
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Gates (Gardening Project) is an inclusion project supporting the growth of community inclusion for adults with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
07887 742622 or 01277 226144
Website Address
http://www.frontlinepartnership.org/thegates.html
Address
CM14 4QW
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent: Julie Morrissey 22.6.06 Changed - email, contact name, website, consent gained via telephone from Mary - updated online 4/2/10 - EG Moved to transition - 10/5/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent to enquiries@- bounceback email sent via online enquiry form on 3.12.13Response received 6.12.13 from Jackie. Slight change to text (29.1.14) LMadded additional phone number and email address using info online - RC 26/07/2016. email, website, phone updated, address added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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The Learning Centre (TLC)

Name
The Learning Centre (TLC)
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The Learning Centre (TLC) is an independent day service specifically available to adults with learning disabilities, offering a wide range of life skills sessions as well as subjects of interest.
Telephone Number
01708 345735 / 07949 892284
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9SE
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via telephone from Mick - added 15/6/11 - EGSpoke to Mick to check details. Moved premises but still waiting for email to be connected.  Should have email address by end of July 2013.  Mick's mobile number 07949 892284. APMark emailed new email address for entry on 15.8.13 -added by KC on 16.8.13Refresh project- email 1 sent 12.9.13- no reponse, email 2 sent 3.12.13, spoke to Mick Spence on the phone on 13.12.13 all details confirmed correct- KC updated 13.12.13All details confirmed correct at What Next? event 30.5.14 LMadded website using info online and updated phone number  - RC 26/7/2016
BT updated their directory description as per an email request from Mick - BT 17/07/2018
removed website AC 6/11/23
05/01/2024: Email from Mick Spence Managing Director - updated address - moved to Brentwood - Old address; Units C & D Melville Court, Spilsby Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8SB
New address: Brentwood Vineyard Church, Ashwells Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 9SE

Last Contacted
05/01/2024
Last Updated
05/01/2024
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The NKM School of Dance

Name
The NKM School of Dance
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The NKM School of Dance in Romford is held on Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and is for adults aged 16 and above with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
07956 477673
County
Essex
Address
RM7 9AT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Gained consent from Nicola Mayers via email on 1.7.13- added by KC on 1.7.13added mobile number using info online - RC 26/07/2016. Added social media link AP

Last Contacted
07/01/2013
Last Updated
06/10/2020
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The Play Doctors

The Play Doctors
Name
The Play Doctors
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
The Play Doctors provide resources and visual aids to support communication, behaviour, anxiety, social skills, organisation, learning, transition, and more.
Telephone Number
01604 870828
Website Address
http://www.theplaydoctors.co.uk
Town
Northampton
Address
NN7 2DY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
27/10/2020
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Thera Group

Name
Thera Group
Category
,
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Thera Group specialises in providing support to people with a learning disability. This may be in the home, in the community, at work or for short breaks.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1280
Website Address
https://www.thera.co.uk/
County
Lincolnshire
Address
NG31 7XT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Information taken from the website PK 18/07/2016

Last Contacted
18/07/2016
Last Updated
07/05/2020
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The SEN Co

The SEN Co
Name
The SEN Co
Category
,
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Empowering children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0-7, to thrive in school, nursery, and home environments, through tailored strategies, interventions, and collaborative support.
Telephone Number
07775 997584
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Contact History

Submitted directly 24/10/24

Last Updated
24/10/2024
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Together Matters

Name
Together Matters
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Together Matters produces downloadable resources, such as Thinking Ahead and I'm Thinking Ahead, which help with planning for the future.
Website Address
http://www.togethermatters.org.uk/
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Details added from website. AP 12.10.17

Last Contacted
30/11/0001
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