Southend and Rochford Child Support and Activity Groups Name Description Telephone/Email Website The Mega Centre Provides sensory play, soft play and family support 01268 779100 [email protected] Click here Mushroom Theatre Company Provides an inclusive theatre classes for all children to dance, sing and act 01268 906470 [email protected] Click here SEALS- Swim club Swimming club for children and adults with disabilities and their families Kevin: 07775 952509 [email protected] Click here SNAPS- Special Needs Activity Play Session Run by Kids Kingdom and is held on the 2nd Monday of the month 5-7pm 01702 462747 Click here Facebook Toy Library-Southend For children receiving hospital treatment or with special educational needs. Provides support/advice. Specialist equipment, respite care, and a toy loan scheme 01702 215007 [email protected] Click here The Southend Sunflower Trust Provides financial assistance for children with special needs 07712 095401 [email protected] Click here The White Bus Invites families with children who have any special needs or disability to use their private cinema 07981 824283 [email protected] Click here Essex Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Rochford to young people with SEN aged 0-25 Rochford click here Southend Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Southend to young people with SEN aged 0-25 Click here Adult Support and Activity Groups SEALS- Swim club Swimming club for children and adults with disabilities and their families Kevin: 07775 952509 [email protected] Click here SAFE Support meeting for parents of children or adults with autism and adults wishing to meet other adults with Asperger’s. Includes mixture of speakers Click here BATIAS Independent Advocacy Service Empowers adults with learning disabilities, physical and sensory impairments, complex needs and challenging behaviours towards independence 01375 389869 [email protected] Click here MENCAP Provides advice for adults with learning disabilities 0808 808 1111 Click here Essex Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Rochford to young people with SEN aged 0-25 Rochford click here Southend Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Southend to young people with SEN aged 0-25 Click here Parent and Carer Support SAFE Support meeting for parents of children or adults with autism and adults wishing to meet other adults with Asperger’s. Includes mixture of speakers Click here Carers Choices Offers support for carers by providing short breaks and practical and emotional support 01268 881130 Click here RELATE Counselling Service Offers various forms of counselling including couples and therapy 01702 342901 Click here Essex Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Rochford for parents / carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEN Rochford click here Southend Local Offer Gives details of all services available in Southend for parents / carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEN Click here