BASIS (formerly known as The Pavis Foundation)

Name
BASIS (formerly known as The Pavis Foundation)
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
BASIS (Blind and Sight Impaired Society) works to assist people with sight loss to be as independent as possible. Confidence is built up through various activities that take place in and out of their resource centre.
Telephone Number
01268 522817
Website Address
http://www.basissouthessex.org.uk/
County
Essex
Address
SS16 5BP
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

changed description, updated contact name - consent via email from Jane. Updated online 4/01/10 - EG.Refresh project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received 8.12.13 via email. Name of organisation changed, plus change of text. LM (27.1.14) added website link -RC 31/8/16. Email updated AC 13/9/23

Last Contacted
12/08/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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Braille Chess Association (BCA)

Name
Braille Chess Association (BCA)
Category
,
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Enabling blind and partially sighted people to enjoy the game of chess.
Telephone Number
01164 296554
Website Address
http://www.braillechess.org.uk/
Town
Aylestone
Address
LE2 8LH
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

refresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email response received on 19.9.13 from Norman Wragg  stating he is now Chairman instead of Hon Secretary KC updated 25.10.13updated email address using info from website -RC 31/8/16. phone number updated 13/9/2023

Last Contacted
25/10/2013
Last Updated
13/09/2023
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British Blind Sport

Name
British Blind Sport
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
British Blind Sport works to provide sport and recreational opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Telephone Number
01926 424247
Website Address
https://britishblindsport.org.uk/
County
Warwickshire
Address
CV32 7JN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to address - 31/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13- auto reply from Caroline Baxter stating will reply by 23.09.13 or forward to [email protected] KC forwarded on 21.11.13Changed contact name to Caroline Baxter and postcode to CV34 6WE following email from Thomas Davies 29.11.13 LM. Address updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
29/11/2013
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Calibre Audio

Name
Calibre Audio
Category
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Calibre Audio library is a national charity providing a subscription-free postal service of unabridged audio books for people with sight problems, dyslexia or other disabilities, who cannot read print.
Telephone Number
01296 432 339
Website Address
https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk/
County
Bucks
Address
HP22 5XQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed description and website by email from Maureen Reeves 22.12.08. change to description - consent via phone, updated online 20/01/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 28.11.13Phone call 1.4.14 (AT) - address added and email address amended LMAdded web 2 18.7.14 LM Updated email address from [email protected] to current using info from website - RC 20/07/2016adjusted spelling mistake in description - RC 11/8/17. Updated whole entry 13/10/20 AP. Linkedin added AC 27/8/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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ClearVision

Name
ClearVision
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
ClearVision is a nationwide postal lending library of over 11,000 children's books with added braille.
Telephone Number
020 8789 9575
Website Address
http://www.clearvisionproject.org/
Address
SW19 6JB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh project- BB checked details online, all correct 9.12.13- KC updatedRemoved 'Project' from name and added email 18.7.14 LM

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
13/10/2020
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Deafblind UK

Name
Deafblind UK
Category
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want.
Telephone Number
0800 132320
Website Address
https://deafblind.org.uk/
County
Cambridgeshire
Address
PE4 7UP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, Email 2 sent 6.12.13Phone call made 24.3.14 (CM) - all details correct LM. Email from Jayne Higgins updating entry 3/6/2021. phone number, instagram updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
27/03/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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DeafPLUS

Name
DeafPLUS
Category
Condition(s)
,
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Improving awareness of deaf and visually impaired people's needs.
Telephone Number
020 7790 8478
Website Address
http://www.deafplus.org/
Address
E1 4HG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to text phone, fax and email. consent via telephone - updated online 1/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13 to london.operations-bounceback, email 2 sent 7.11.13 to [email protected] updated email Phone call 25.4.14 (AT), no response, but all information correct from website LM

Last Contacted
14/05/2014
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)
Category
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Condition(s)
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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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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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Essex Actionnaires Club

Name
Essex Actionnaires Club
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Essex Actionnaires Club offers children and family events for visually impaired young people, their friends and siblings. The Club offers multisport activities for children aged 4 to 16 years
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via telephone from Anna Hiscox on 12.2.13 by KCRefresh project- email 1 sent 9.12.13 KC, no response so email 2 sent 10.1.4 LMResponse received on 10.1.14 from Anna Hiscox. Changes to text 3.2.14 LM. removed information - doesn't seem to exist AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Guide Dogs

Name
Guide Dogs
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Information, advice and support for vision impaired families.
Telephone Number
0800 781 1444
Website Address
https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
County
Reading
Address
RG7 3YG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email response received on 27.9.13 from Hazel Russell with changes to tel, address, fax removed- changes made by KC on 3.10.13updated address, phone number and email using info from website -RC 31/8/16Updated from website 16.12.16 AP

Last Contacted
01/10/2005
Last Updated
25/08/2022
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Hannah Morris

Name
Hannah Morris
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Educational Psychologist - Independent Practitioner
Telephone Number
07540 529661
Website Address
https://www.edpsych4kids.com
County
Based in Herts, also covering parts of Essex, Beds and NW London
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Removed Facebook. Not currently taking on new clients but website active. 1/12/2020 AP

Last Updated
01/12/2020
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Level Water

Level Water
Name
Level Water
Category
Condition(s)
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Short Description
Subsidised swimming lessons for young people with physical disabilities.
Website Address
https://www.levelwater.org/
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Contact from Matt Maguire 12/8/22. added facebook, twitter, instagram AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
12/08/2022
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Living Paintings

Name
Living Paintings
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Living Paintings produces specialist touch and sound packs that explain a wide variety of fun, interesting and educational pictures for those who cannot see.
Telephone Number
01635 299771
Website Address
https://www.livingpaintings.org/
County
Berkshire
Address
RG20 4SW
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

rEFRESH PROJECT- EMAIL 1 SENT 17.9.13, EMAIL 2 SENT 6.12.13Phone call made 24.3.14 (CM) - email changed LM. instagram added AC 6/11/23. Changed name from The Living Paintings Trust 6/12/24 AP

Last Contacted
27/03/2014
Last Updated
06/12/2024
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LOOK (The National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children)

Name
LOOK (The National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children)
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
LOOK (The National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children)
Telephone Number
07464 351 958
Website Address
http://www.look-uk.org/
Address
HR4 9HP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Phone call 6.5.14 (AT) - all details correct LMupdated address, email and phone number using info from website - RC 31/8/16. email, phone, address updated AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
05/09/2014
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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LOOK ESSEX

Name
LOOK ESSEX
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
LOOK ESSEX is a county wide voluntary organisation, for visually impaired young people, their carers and their families. Look Essex provides family support services, social and fun activities, information and networking.
County
Essex
Address
SS11 7JT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Hazel Mason [email protected] on 14.2.13 and 19.2.13 and added by KC on 20.2.13Refresh project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email repsonse received on 17.9.13 from Hazel confirming removal of C/O from address- Kc updated 5.11.13updated mobile number using info from website - RC 31/8/16. email, phone, website removed AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
11/05/2013
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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National Talking Newspapers and Magazines

Name
National Talking Newspapers and Magazines
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
RNIB Newsagent delivers more than 200 popular and best-selling publications in a format to suit you. Includes daily and weekend newspapers, top-selling magazine articles and children's publications.
Telephone Number
0303 123 9999
Website Address
http://www.tnauk.org.uk/
County
Cambridgeshire
Address
PE2 6XU
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed description, changed name - consent given via email, updated online 5/01/10 - EGRefresh Project email 1 sent 17.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13 Taken over by RNIB, so website amended and text altered slightly ('tape' removed). Also fax removed 30.5.14 LMChanged tel number, email and address 21.7.14 LMupdated the website link - RC 31/8/16. Amended entry details 20/10/20 AP

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
20/10/2020
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Nystagmus Network (NN)

Name
Nystagmus Network (NN)
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Nystagmus Network (NN) is a UK based self-help group providing support and information for adults and children with the eye condition nystagmus.
Telephone Number
01427 718093
Website Address
http://nystagmusnetwork.org/
Town
Kingston upon Thames
Address
KT2 5NL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

description updated and added contact name, changed tel and email. Consent gained via email from John, updated online 5/1/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 17.9.13, email response received from John Sanders stating all details correct- KC updated 7.11.13updated website link and email - RC 31/8/16. address added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
11/07/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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RNC

Name
RNC
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment
Telephone Number
01432 265 725 or 01432 376621
Website Address
https://www.rnc.ac.uk/
Address
HR1 1DT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

rEFRESH PROJECT- EMAIL 1 SENT 17.9.13, EMAIL 2 SENT 6.12.13. instagram, linkedin added AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
24/10/2023
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RNIB (The Royal National Institute of the Blind)

Name
RNIB (The Royal National Institute of the Blind)
Category
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
RNIB is committed to helping blind and partially sighted people
Telephone Number
0303 123 9999
Website Address
http://www.rnib.org.uk/
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13- will repsond soon- email 2 sent 21.11.13, email 2 re-sent 6.12.12Phone call made 24.3.14 (CM) - all details correct LMAdded link to page for young people, as unpublished Young RNIB. Also updated helpline number 21.5.14 LM

Last Contacted
27/03/2014
Last Updated
02/06/2023
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