Essex Carers Network are a network of families caring for a family member with a learning disability which may include autism and other disabilities too.
We work to ensure the lived experiences and voices of our families informs and influences the future landscape and opportunities for people with a learning disability and autism and their families in Essex.
We work to support our families to have the tools they need to feel strong, resilient and empowered in order for them to advocate for their family.
We are a recognised and well established voice of families in Essex caring for a family member with a learning disability and autism, working co-productively with Essex County Council and other key organisations to find solutions to the challenges that our families face.
We work with others to celebrate the vital role that family carers play and work to ensure their contribution is valued.
Space to Gather’s are a safe space for families who care for a loved one with a learning disability which could include autism and other disabilities too, to get together . Our Space to Gather’s are a great place to meet other family carers, and to access a number of resources on various subjects.
We provide refreshments and of course biscuits. Periodically we will have guest speakers, from social workers to learning disability liaison nurses.
The most important things that we aim to do are:
o Working to make sure our families have the tools, resources and information they need to feel strong, resilient and empowered in order for them to advocate for their family.
o Working to ensure the lived experiences and voices of our families informs and influences the future landscape and opportunities for people with a learning disability, which may include autism and other disabilities too and their families in Essex.
Our Space to Gather’s are in various locations in Essex and our meetings are held every other month. To find out more, visit out website: Space to Gather’s – Essex Carers Network
On the first Monday of every month, we have our evening space to gather online via Zoom. Every fourth Wednesday of the month we have our daytime space to gather. This allows family carers to connect with other carers when they are unable to attend in-person space to gathers.
We offer a call-back service at a time that is convenient for you. Email us at [email protected] or contact the office on 01255 554029
