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Event Description

A free service for parents and carers wanting information, support or assistance with issues surrounding parenting and advocating for children with special needs and disabilities.

Representatives from SNAP (an Essex SEND charity), SPACE (an ECC parent/carer peer education and support programme), the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service and the NHS Children’s Continence Service will be available to talk to. The drop-in is also supported by Brave a local charity that provide self-care opportunities for parent carers.

No need to book just drop in, children are welcome, but you can come alone if easier.

No diagnosis required.

When

11:00AM - 12:00PM
Tuesday 24 March 2026
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Where

Hadleigh Library
180 London Road
Hadleigh Benfleet SS7 2PD
UK
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Bookings

There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Hadleigh Library.

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