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Adult Social Care

Multiple locations
A service which provides support if you are finding it difficult to look after yourself and manage everyday tasks.

Brighter Opportunities for Special People (BOSP)

Multiple locations
Brighter Opportunities for Special People (BOSP) offer educational activities, support and respite care for children and young people with complex disabilities or life-limiting conditions.

Essex Virtual School

Multiple locations
Part of Essex County Council's statutory duty to promote the education of Children in Care and Previously Looked After Children.

The Local Authority also has a non-statutory duty to support children known to social care under Child in Need (CiN) and Child Protection (CP) plans, and those in Kinship Care arrangements.

SET Keyworker Service

Multiple locations
Supports children and young people with complex needs who are inpatients in, or at risk of being admitted to, a mental health hospital

Shared Lives Service

Multiple locations
The scheme provides accommodation and support, or regular stays or visits, with an approved Shared Lives Host

Southend Mencap Advocacy Service

Multiple locations
An advocacy service that supports people in understanding their rights and have the information to make informed choices

SUMMIT Autism Navigation Service

Multiple locations
A service that helps people over 18 years old with an autism diagnosis at any stage of the process. They also help young people aged 16 years and their families who may need advice and guidance.