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Free Autism and Nature books now available
30 May 2022
Designed to help parents, carers and teachers to engage children with autism and related disabilities with the countryside, natural world and our rural heritage. And they are free of charge, available in print and to download from Autism and Nature.
Find out moreOur new strategy for 2021 to 2026
21 February 2022
After listening to your needs, we are proud to present our new strategy for Short Breaks that will improve our service for you and your children.
Find out moreTell us what you think of our new strategy
22 July 2021
We have developed a new Short Breaks Commissioning Strategy and we would like to hear what you think.
Find out moreSharing the insights from our research on how we can improve
11 May 2021
We have recently held two Zoom meetings to feedback the findings and share information and we would now like to publish this information to make sure that all families who were not able to attend have the chance to look through the report and also watch the video we have had commissioned to support these findings.
Find out moreHelp us improve our service by telling us what you think
25 September 2020
To help us put the right things in place, we want to hear what works best for children, young people and families. The information you provide will help us start to design the new offer with you from now until the new services are in place.
Find out moreLaunch of our new ‘passport’ number booking system
14 January 2019
In order to make booking caravans, beach huts, clubs, activities, light touch care hours and applying for tickets and Max cards, much easier in the future, we have launched a new booking system.
Find out moreNew inclusive play area and Changing Places facility in Walton-on-the-Naze
03 July 2018
The opening of a new inclusive play area and accessible Changing Places facility in Walton-on-the-Naze is enabling children and young people with disabilities to have fun and enjoy the great outdoors.
Find out moreThe Essex Family Forum Launches
12 February 2018
The new Essex parent/carer forum Essex Family Forum officially launched last week the 7th of February.
Find out moreNew Short Breaks 2018 brochure now available
08 December 2017
Short Breaks brochure 2018 now available
Find out moreNew Changing Places facility for Colchester Library
24 November 2017
The latest Changing Places facility was officially opened at Colchester Library today the 23rd of November will help to transform accessibility for children and young people with a disability, allowing families to enjoy all the fun the Library has to offer without the added worry of whether there will be suitable facilities for their child.
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