Essex Neurodiversity Support Services for Families

Essex Neurodiversity Services provides specialist support and information to families with children and young people (aged 0-25) who have additional needs or disabilities across Mid and South Essex. The service is designed to strengthen and empower parents and carers by increasing their knowledge and resilience, enabling them to better support their children. Services include parental support groups, social integration activities, specialist consultations, and signposting to relevant information and resources. The provider creates a safe, inclusive environment that helps families prepare for and manage challenging situations. This is an existing service contract with a provider who has successfully met current contract requirements and has been evaluated against five key criteria: Quality & Innovation (20%), Value for Money (20%), Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability (20%), Access, Health Inequalities and Choice (20%), and Social Value (20%). The provider has demonstrated satisfaction of all specified requirements and is expected to continue delivering high-quality services under the new contract terms.