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Learning Disability Support
We're here to help
Here you can find more information about all of our Learning Disability services.
Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or have a question.
We're here to help.
AB4D Collaborate Essex
Ability B4 Disability
Do you want to share your voice?
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AB4D is an Essex wide service delivered by SUMMIT in partnership with Essex County Council (ECC).
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The aim of this service is to provide a flexible platform where you feel empowered to have a voice in your local community. We discuss issues that are important to you and work together to find solutions.
AB4D is for adults with an experience of disability, their families and carers.
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Your views are passed to the Healthwatch Essex; Collaborate Essex Disability and Carers Forum. The forum is made up of people with an experience of disability, councillors and staff from Essex County Council.
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Your views help shape local services in Essex.
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How to refer
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To find out what's going on in your area contact you can contact us via email: info@summitservices.org.uk or call us on 01255 429778.
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Health Advocacy
If you live in Tendring and you are at risk of homelessness or are experiencing homelessness, we can help.
SUMMIT are part of the SHELLS project which is delivered by multiple partners to provide support for the homeless or those at risk of homelessness.
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The Health Advocate will work with you to address health inequalities. We can support you to register with GPs, attend health appointments, find out more about additional housing services and provide an independent voice.
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If you live in Tendring our Health Advocate is on board the SOS bus which is located in the town centre of Clacton on Sea and Dovercourt.
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Details of the SOS bus locations and operating times below:
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Monday: SOS Bus Harwich - Kingsway, Dovercourt, CO12 3JR
Time: 10am till 2pm
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Friday SOS Bus Clacton - Opposite Mc Donalds in Pier Avenue,
CO15 1QN
Time: 10am till 3pm
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How to refer
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Call: 01255 429778
Email: info@summitservices.org.uk
Inclusion Advocacy
Do you need support from our Inclusion Advocacy Service?
Our Inclusion Advocate can help you to begin your journey towards meaningful employment. The Inclusion Advocate will identify any obstacles or challenges that you may be facing and work with you to develop and reach realistic goals towards employability.
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An Advocate will:
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Listen to you
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Ensure you are receiving the same opportunities as non-autistic people. This includes employment, health services or education
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Help you to improve key relationships through a better understanding of Autism
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Look at issues with you realistically, providing non judgemental support
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Help you access information which will support you to make your own decisions
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Support you to look at any entitlements you may be eligible to receive
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Make challenges on your behalf if you feel you have been unfairly treated
The Inclusion Advocate will act as a go-between for you and other agencies to help you identify any obstacles or challenges you may face to inclusion.
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This service is only available to Clacton on Sea residents.
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How to refer
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Call: 01255 429772
Email: info@summitservices.org.uk
