Nexus Support

Name
Nexus Support
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Nexus Support is an organisation that provides services to support people with learning disabilities to live independently and participate and contribute to the community.
Telephone Number
0345 519 6088
Website Address
https://www.nexus-support.org.uk/
County
Wickford
Address
SS11 8YB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given via email 18/6/12 Steve Bailey - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received on 13.9.13 from Steve Bailey with change of postal address- KC updated 8.11.13updated address using website - RC 22/07/2016

Last Contacted
11/11/2013
Last Updated
28/08/2020
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Oak Tree Life Skills CIC (formerly Willow Park)

Name
Oak Tree Life Skills CIC (formerly Willow Park)
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Oak Tree Life Skills in Clacton-on-Sea is a learning and leisure environment for adults with learning disabilities, physical and/or sensory impairments.
Telephone Number
01255 258 902
Website Address
https://www.oaktreelifeskills.co.uk/
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO15 2DN
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
05/04/2024
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Oscar’s Pathway Ltd (OPL)

Name
Oscar’s Pathway Ltd (OPL)
Category
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Condition(s)
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Short Description
A specialist day provision in Havering for children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of a severe learning disability.
Website Address
https://www.oscarspathway.com/havering-sensorygroup
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
17/09/2024
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Outlook Care

Name
Outlook Care
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Outlook Care is a care provider for people with learning disabilities and mental health problems.
Telephone Number
01277 633163
Website Address
https://outlookcare.org.uk/
Town
Colchester
County
Essex
Address
CO2 7UW
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Moved to transition - 10/5/10 - EG Consent given 12/5/10 - AR Updated via email 31/5/12 Emma Woof - LB/APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received on 17.9.13 from Claire Taylor stating all details correct- KC updated 7.11.13
Updated description and email address as per Directory update sheet given at What Next? - BT 23/07/2018. email, address updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
11/08/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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PALS (Personal Assistants for Life Skills)

Name
PALS (Personal Assistants for Life Skills)
Category
Condition(s)
,
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No
Short Description
PALS (Personal Assistants for Life Skills) provides specialist 1:1 support for people with learning difficulties/disabilities in all aspects of their lives.
Telephone Number
01245 392125
Website Address
http://www.pals-ltd.com/
County
Essex
Address
CM1 2QE
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

PALS are attending What Next this year- details taken from brochure - KLB publsihed 15.3.16Entry checked at What Next? 26/05/2016 no changes PK. Updated via email Emma Palmer 14/3/25. AP

Last Contacted
15/03/2016
Last Updated
14/03/2025
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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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Phab Life

Name
Phab Life
Category
Condition(s)
Short Description
Phab Life is a charity in Leigh-on-Sea that provides employment training and social opportunities for people with disabilities.
Telephone Number
01702 864340 - Phabulous Cafe
Town
Leigh-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS9 1JE
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
16/09/2025
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Pineapple Care Services Limited

Pineapple Care Services Limited
Name
Pineapple Care Services Limited
Category
,
Condition(s)
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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)
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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)
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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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SENsory Adventures Essex

SENsory Adventures Essex
Name
SENsory Adventures Essex
Category
Condition(s)
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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
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Shine

Name
Shine
Category
,
Condition(s)
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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)
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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)
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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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