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We can provide a range of services under the heading of independent living, work, health, education and getting involved in the community.
People over the age of 18 years who have needs, where the risks to their independence are critical or substantial. Where funds allow services to prevent higher risks, may also be available.
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You can access our services through Contact Essex or Social Care Direct. Please follow the link below:
Special parking badges are also available for disabled people. These were previously called orange badges, but are now known as blue badges.
Deafblindness is a condition combining a degree of auditory and visual impairment resulting in problems with communication, accessing information and mobility.
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There are nearly 700 deafblind people known to Essex Social Care and over 470 of these are over 80 years old.
Faye Gatenby was appointed as the Development Worker for deafblind people in Essex in 1999 as part of a three year project between Essex Social Care and two registered charities, Deafblind UK and Sense. Since this project finished Deafblind UK and Essex Social Care agreed to extend the contract.
The aim of Community Care services is to promote independent living by empowering certain groups of people over 18 years of age to control their own lives as far as possible and have the freedom to participate fully in the community.
