Type of service: Training providers, Domiciliary services, Play and leisure, Respite and short breaks, Befriending/mentoring, Local groups, Social groups, Training providers

Service URL: http://www.accuro.org.uk

Accuro is a registered charity who offer support throughout West Essex (Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping) to children, young people and adults with a disability which also provides short breaks for their families and carers. Accuro provides the following services: Holiday scheme programme for children aged 8-19 years which operates in Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping; An Under 19 Leisure Scheme which includes a youth group and annual holiday for 11-19 years; A Saturday play club for children aged 8-16 years with a range of disabilities and needs who live in Uttlesford; A School Holiday Scheme for children and young people from 8-19 years which covers Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping; An autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-specific group for children aged 11-19 years who live in Harlow; and An Adult Friendship scheme for adults in the Harlow and Uttlesford areas over the age of 18 years. The service provides leisure and social opportunities provided on bases and within the community. Residentials are funding permitted. Schemes and projects are provided in various locations.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Young person

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Learning disability