Local Linked Support

Supporting autistic adults, adults with learning disabilities and their carers

How it can help

The Local Linked Support team support adults to achieve their goals and ambitions. They help adults to understand what is important to them and help them to plan how to achieve their goals.


They offer short-term support for around four months. This could include signposting to:

  • local groups 
  • assistive technology and equipment solutions
  • housing-related support
  • welfare benefits organisations
  • money management/advice services
  • employment, education and training opportunities
  • health support
  • emotional wellbeing support

Age

18+

Eligibility

For autistic adults, adults with learning disabilities and their carers. A formal diagnosis is not required to receive support. To access, they must not receive funded care or be currently supported through Adult Social Care.  

How to access

Contact by phone
 

Contact details

Braintree email llsbraintree@essex.gov.uk 

Colchester email llscolchester@essex.gov.uk

Harlow email llsharlow@essex.gov.uk

Phone 0333 013 0593

Special need

Autism
Learning disability

Area(s) covered

Braintree
Colchester
Harlow

Cost

Free

Is the service available online?

No

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