Useful Links

Below are some websites which we feel may be of use to you.

PACT (Harlow) - Parents of Autistic Children Together
www.pactharlow.org.uk

PACT is a local group of Parents of children with Autisic Spectrum and other disorders.
Email: pactharlow@msn.com
Tel: 07837 606089

OAK VIEW Primary and Nursery School
www.oakview.ik.org

Oak View is a special school in Loughton for children aged 3-19 and who have severe or profound learning difficulties, they may also have learning needs within the Autistic spectrum.
Tel: 0208 5084293

4CHILDREN
www.4children.org.uk

4children is a national charity all about children and families, ensuring they get the support they need.
Email: jayne.bentley@4children-essex.org.uk
Tel: 01245 438572

CONTACT A FAMILY
www.cafamily.org.uk

Provides support, advice and information to families with disabled children no matter what condition or disability they have, including rare disorders.
Email: helpline@cafamily.org.uk
Tel: 0808 8083555

NATIONAL AUTISM SOCIETY
www.nas.org.uk

The UKs foremost charity for people with autistic spectrum disorders.
Tel: 0845 0704004

ESSEX CARERS
www.essexinfo.net

Represents the views of carers of adults and children with learning disabilities in Essex and promotes these views to those people who are influential in the policy making process.
Email: essexcarersnetwork@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 07876 025480

OPTIONS GROUP
www.optionsgroup.co.uk

Provides programmes of care education and support for people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder from school age through to adulthood.
Email: office@optionsgroup.co.uk
Tel: 08442 487187

ESSEX PARENTS
www.essexparents.org.uk

Information and support for parents and Carers
Tel: 08457 430430

OUT & ABOUT
www.oaa.co.uk

Is a charity which enables children and young people to access every day Leisure activities throughout the east of England.
Tel: 0845 2412576

SNAP
www.snapcharity.org

Special Needs and Parents (SNAP) is a registered charity that helps Essex families who have children aged 0-25 years with special needs and disabilities.
Email: info@snapcharity.org
Tel: 01277 211300

THE CARERS ONLINE PROJECT
www.westessexmind.org.uk

West Essex Mind is working in your community to support people on their journey towards recovery from mental ill health. Also includes Carers Forum.
Tel: 01371 876641

FAMILIES IN FOCUS
www.familiesinfocusessex.org.uk

Provides holistic, independent support to any Essex family who has a child with any disability/special need, requiring advice, information and support.
Email: familiesinfocus@btconnect.com
Tel: 01245 353575

AIMING HIGH (ECC)
www.essex.gov.uk/ahdc

Aiming High for Disabled Children (AHDC) is a central government programme to help disabled children, young people and their families get the support and chances they need to live ordinary lives.
Email: linda.fisher@essex.gov.uk
Tel: 01245 436128

PARENT PARTNERSHIP (ECC)
www.essex.gov.uk/parentpartnership

Provides information and support for parents and carers.
Email: parentpartnership@essex.gov.uk
Tel: 01245 436236

RESCU
www.maypolehouse.org.uk

Provides families a much needed break from the additional stresses of coping with an individual who has special needs.
Tel: 01371 876892

THE SAFFRON DIRECTORY
www.saffron-directory.co.uk

A local directory to help find providers of good and services.

 

If you would like to suggest a website which you feel is appropriate for this page and is not already mentioned or if you have found any of our websites suggested inappropriate or links are broken, please email tanya@accuro.org.uk