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Hourglass (Safer Ageing)
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Tel: 0808 808 8141
Office 8
Unit 5, Stour Valley Business Centre
Brundon Lane
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 7GB
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Hourglass was established in 1993 by a group of practitioners from health and social care, and by academics and representatives of the voluntary sector who were concerned about the lack of information and assistance for those who were abused or were at risk of abusing. And today, we address abuse...
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To operate a helpline giving confidential information and emotional support to victims and anyone concerned about elder abuse
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Bury St Edmunds Volunteer Centre
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Tel: 01284 766126
86 Whiting St.
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1NX
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Our objectives are to promote and undertake charitable activities in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area.
We support our community by recruiting volunteers who provide hundreds of hours of their time to improve the lives of those in need of support. We offer training and support to volunte...
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Essex County Council
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Tel: 0345 603 7630
Adult Social Care Connects
Essex House, 200 The Crescent
Colchester Business Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9YQ
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Support and services for carer's and those they care for.
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Bury St Edmunds Deaf and Hard of Hearing Association
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Tel: 01284 361216
28 Northgate Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1HY
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We have classes for British Sign Language and Lip reading.
We have the following clubs:
- Hand in Hand Club - for those with dual sensory loss
- Hard of Hearing Club
- Deaf Social Club
- Youth Club for deaf children and their siblings.
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We can provide support for any person who is Hearing impaired and do have British Sign Language and Lip reading classes available from time to time.
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Headway Essex
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Tel: 01206 845945
The Headway Centre
Woodland Walk
Colchester
Essex
CO4 6DH
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Headway provides social and cognitive rehabilitation for adults with brain injury and support and respite for their families.
They individually tailor programmes that are designed to maximise quality of life, independence and self-esteem.
Free carer advice and support services are available.
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Brain injury survivors, carers, family and friends.
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Headway Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds)
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Tel: 01284 702535
St George’s House
Olding Road
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3TA
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Headway provides social and cognitive rehabilitation for adults with brain injury and support and respite for their families.
They individually tailor programmes that are designed to maximise quality of life, independence and self-esteem.
Free carer advice and support services are available.
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Brain injury survivors, carers, family and friends.
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Essex Carers Network
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Tel: 01255 554029
Unit 4
Harwich Enterprise Centre
Tyler Street
Harwich
Essex
CO12 4PH
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We are a family led organisation who work to support families who care for a family member aged 16+ with a learning disability which could include autism and other disabilities too. We cover the county of Essex.
The network works to:
- Make sure their families have the tools, resources and infor...
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Families and carers of people with a learning disability in Essex and organisations who support or work with our families.
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Colchester Myeloma Support Group
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Tel: 07842 301 152
CO4 5JR
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A well attended patient-led group which welcomes patients and family members; offers information and mutual support; occasional guest speakers.
The group meet 5 times per year.
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Asap - (Asperger Syndrome Adults And Parents) Essex
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Tel: 01206 240931
1 Plummers Road
Fordham
Colchester
Essex
CO6 3NP
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We maintain a telephone helpline service, we run regular social skills training programmes, an adult support group, youth clubs, social events and we campaign for better services and understanding for people with Asperger’s syndrome and their families around the county.
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Adults with Asperger Syndrome and their families
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Colchester Deaf Club
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Tel: 01206 825098
CO4 3DH
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Colchester deaf club meets at least two times a month to socialise with other deaf people and their friends. We are mainly deaf and hearing people who use sign language, but people who do not sign are welcome.
Events include Bingo (with a bar) once a month, and Christmas and seasonal events.
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We are mainly deaf and hearing people who use sign language, but people who do not sign are welcome.
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