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Fragile X Society Essex
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Tel: 01371 875100
The Chestnuts
4 Stortford Road
Great Dunmow
Essex
CM6 1DA
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The Fragile X Society was formed in 1990 by families whose children had just been diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome.
The Society's Aims are to:
- provide support and information to fragile X families from those who share and understand their concerns and needs
- educate and inform the public an...
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Those who care for or have relatives affected by Fragile X Syndrome and professionals who work with them
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National Organisation for FASD
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Tel: 020 8458 5951
310 Mill Studio
Crane Mead
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9PY
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The National Organisation for FASD is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and to improving the quality of life for children, adults, families, carers and communities affected by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (...
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Families, Carers, Health professionals
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Ataxia UK Bishop's Stortford and Ware
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Tel: 0207 582 1444
SG12 9QB
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Ataxia UK funds research into finding treatments and a cure for ataxia, and they support people through a range of services. Support is also available for their families and carers.
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Individuals affected by ataxia, their friends, family or carers.
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Zinc Arts
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Tel: 01277 365626
Zinc Arts Centre
High Street
Chipping Ongar
Essex
CM5 0AD
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Zinc is an arts organisation which exists to advance and promote the creativity, culture and heritage of disabled young people and adults and socially excluded groups, for the benefit of all.
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People with disabilities and the general public.
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Proactive (Prostate Cancer Self-Help Group) West Essex
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Tel: 07747 374692
St Margaret’s Hospital
The Plain
Epping
Essex
CM16 6TN
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A group for men with prostate cancer, who live in the West Essex Primary Care Trust area including Bishop’s Stortford, Broxbourne, Epping, Harlow, Loughton, Ongar and the surrounding areas.
You and your partner are welcome to come to our meetings, where you can find ideas and tips on life after ...
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Ongar Club For The Physically Handicapped
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Tel: 01277 363085
22 Longfields
Ongar
Essex
CM5 9BZ
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To enable physically handicapped people to meet others and take part in meetings, outings etc. Registered Charity number: 1031411.
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Available to general public and helpers always welcomed.
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Teens Unite Fighting Cancer
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Tel: 01992 440091
The Old Police Station
Hoddesdon Gateway
High Street
Hoddesdon
Hertfordshire
EN11 8BJ
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· Supporting teenagers and young adults to overcome the challenges cancer brings
· Offers online and in-person events that bring together young cancer patients, teach new skills and create a support network
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Young people aged between 13 and 24 with life limiting illnesses
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Dementia Adventure
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Tel: 01245 237548
Unit 11
Old Park Farm
Main Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 1LN
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Dementia Adventure is an award-winning charity with a vision for a more active and fulfilled life for everyone living with dementia. Research shows that connection to nature and outdoor activity has significant health and wellbeing benefits for people with dementia, and have proven that with the ...
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People living with dementia and their families, carers, and the professionals and staff who support them.
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British Red Cross Society (Hertfordshire)
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Tel: 0344 871 8000
SG13 7HT
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We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.
Available Services include:
Charity shops
Emergency response
Event first aid
Fire and emergency support service
First aid
Humanitarian education
International tracing and message servic...
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Thaxted Centre For The Disabled
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Tel: 01371 830752
Thaxted Centre for the Disabled
Dunmow Road
Thaxted
Essex
CM6 2LU
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Are you disabled and bored with being at home all day? Would you like to go out and meet other people in the same boat as yourself on one or two days a week?Two days a week a group of people come to Thaxted from the surrounding towns and villages, to be together and enjoy various activities such ...
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Anyone who is physically disabled but not needing medical care can be a member thereby giving their carer some respite.
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