We offer the following:
– Information and support regarding money and benefits.
– Activities to assist you and your child in day-to-day life, such as improving social and leisure activities and supporting learning at school.
– Connection to our support groups and resources to help you become part of a community of parent carers and broaden your knowledge of disabilities and neurodiversity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by how to complete the forms? Do I qualify for additional financial assistance for my child? Where do I begin if we are eligible? Are you confused about where to start?
If you are a parent or carer of a child with disabilities, there are various ways in which you can receive support for additional expenses. If you require help filling out a claim form, STRM can assist you.
The STRM Team will go through the DLA form with you in a small, intimate group alongside other parents. You’ll also learn about the ‘Body Doubling’ and ‘Pomodoro’ techniques, which we can help you complete and benefit your child in their everyday tasks.
When: Second Tuesday of the month 9.45 am – 1.30 pm
Where: Ground Floor 320D High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HD
Need to know: Bookable £5 Fee.
When: Second Friday of the month 09.45 am – 1.30 pm
Where: 42 Clarence Street, Southend-On-Sea SS1 1BD
Need to know: Bookable £5 Fee.
Who: Registered STRM Members.
Supported areas: Southend, Castle Point & Rochford districts.
Join us and listen to experts share their knowledge in a non-judgmental environment. This is a chance to learn from a specialist in a welcoming atmosphere, broaden your insights, and feel empowered to seek answers to any questions. We invite you to come, learn, deepen your understanding, and feel free to ask any questions.
When: Wednesday 8th January 2025
10 am – 12 pm
Who: Vicki Lamb – Neurodivergent Burnout
When: Wednesday 5th February 2025
10 am – 12 pm
Who: Tanika Farmer Vital Minds Counselling Mental Health Q&A
When: Wednesday 5th March 2025
10 am – 12 pm
Who: Thomas Emmett Birkett Long SEND Solicitor – Everything you need about draft EHCPs and of finalising an EHCP.
Where: St Mary’s Centre – East Hall, 11 Hill Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6JT
Need to know: Bookable.
Supported areas: Southend, Castle Point & Rochford districts.
Relaxed Coffee Mornings
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea with other parents and carers of neurodivergent children – diagnosed or not.
We also have partnership organisations that attend too. Find your community and have a friendly chat!
When: 3rd Thursday of the month
10 am-12 pm.
Where: STRM Head Office
Need to know: Relaxed coffee morning is free access for Members and Non-members (Donation is welcome)
Who: *Non-members can join on the day.
Supported areas: Southend, Castle Point & Rochford districts
What’s available: *Shopping Vouchers, *Pre-Pay Fuel Vouchers, Digital SIM Cards, food referrals, carbon monoxide alarms, priority register service, Energy & Gas Advice supported by Cadent, disabled grant information, and SEND Support.
Please bring your ID with you too. *One per family per quarter.
When: Wednesday 12th February 2025
1 pm- 3 pm.
Where: St Lukes Community Hub, 1 Cluny Square, Southend, SS2 4AF
Need to know: Drop-in Cost Living Support and SEND Support
Who: Members and Non-members (Donation is welcome) *Non-members can join on the day.
Supported areas: Southend, Castle Point & Rochford districts
Join us for an online evening session with other parents and carers of neurodivergent children – diagnosed or not.
Find your community and have a friendly chat!
When: Last Thursday of the month
8 pm – 9.30 pm.
Where: Online –Once you’ve booked your spot, you’ll receive an invitation to join our Teams event.
Need to know: Bookable.
Supported areas: Southend, Castle Point & Rochford districts.
When:
Thursday 30th January 2025
Thursday 27th February 2025
Thursday 27th March 2025
When: Every Monday at 11 am or Every Tuesday at 7 pm
Where: Online
Need to know: Bookable.
Who: Parent Carers who reside in Essex
Supported areas: Castle Point, Rochford Districts and Essex Wide
When: Monday 20th January 2025
Where: STRM Head Office, 320D High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HB
Need to know: Bookable.
Who: SEND Parent Carers who reside in Essex
Supported areas: Southend, Castle Point, Rochford Districts and Essex-Wide
We are a ‘ by parents for parents’ registered charity.
Our mission is to improve the lives of families in Southend and Essex whose children have been identified or are suspected of having specific educational needs and/or disabilities.
SEND the Right Message Charity is registered in England.
Charity Number 1193572