Thurrock & Castle Point

Child Support and Activity Groups
Name	Description	Telephone/Email	Website
Grangewaters outdoor Education Centre	Offers special days for groups of people of all ages with physical and/or learning difficulties to try water sports, high ropes, climbing and other activities	01708 855228 grangewaters@thurrock.gov.uk	Click here
Thurrock Play Network- Pyramid Resource Centre	Provides advice, support and resources for play and recreation. Have a resource centre to purchase low cost resources for recreation and play	01375 413525 info@thurrockplaynetwork.co.uk	Click here
The Sunshine Centre	For children up to 19 years with a range of needs, behavioural, physical or learning difficulties. Includes a sensory room and open for parents and siblings too	01375 413525 sunshinecentre@thurrock.gov.uk	Click here
Aladdin’s Cave- Beaconhill Academy	Hundreds of sensory resources available to borrow for free. All matched to individual special needs	01708 852006 aladdinscave@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk	Click here
Adult Support and Activity Groups
Grangewaters outdoor Education Centre	Offers special days for groups of people of all ages with physical and/or learning difficulties to try water sports, high ropes, climbing and other activities	01708 855228 grangewaters@thurrock.gov.uk	Click here
Open Door	Works with young people and vulnerable adults providing information and support to enable them to become active members of the community. Various projects run	01708 856850	Click here
Parent and Carer Support
National Autistic Society Thurrock	Runs a social group to meet people informally and make new friends	07795 252480	Click here
Family Information Service	Provides free impartial advice about childcare and family support services	01375 652801 fis@thurrock.gov.uk	Click here
Parent’s Aid	Aims to help families stay together and achieve independence from state intervention by providing a range of services that assist and support parents who need help to overcome difficulties	24/7 line- 01268 763631 07890 861255 info@parents-aid.org.uk info@parentsaid.vpweb.co.uk	Click here
Carers Choice	Offers support for carers by providing short breaks, practical and emotional support	01268 881130	Click here
Short breaks for parents	Short breaks for children and young people with disabilities, aged up to 18 years old and their families in Thurrock		Click here

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Uttlesford

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Uttlesford area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Tendring

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Tendring area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Suffolk

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Suffolk area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Southend & Rochford

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Southend and Rochford area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Norfolk

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Norfolk area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
National Groups

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running nationally. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Maldon

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Maldon area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Essex

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Essex area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Epping Forest

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Epping Forest area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.
Colchester

Our Autism Advisors are aware of the following support groups running in the Colchester area. Please e-mail advice@autism-anglia.org.uk if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.