Families InFocus (Essex)

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Respite Opportunities – Families In Focus (Essex)

Parents and carers Indulgence Days and pamper sessions and drop–in centres with access to other "similar–situated" families to share experiences and support.

Come and try our regular drop–in sessions.

Just turn up for a coffee and a chat with a Family Support Adviser and meet other parents.

Pre–school children welcome.


Venue: Lancaster House, 140 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford CM2 0EB

Day and Time: Every Wednesday between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon

Pampering available first Wednesday of the month offering reflexology and massage


Venue: Baptist Church, Coggeshall Road, Braintree

Day and Time: Every first Thursday of the month between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon

Pampering available offering reflexology and massage


Venue: United Reformed Church, Newland Street, Witham

Day and Time: Every second Thursday of the month between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon

Pampering available offering reflexology and massage


Venue: All About Children's Centre, Leinster Road, Laindon SS15 5NX

Day and Time: First Thursday of each month in term time between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon

Pre-school crèche and refreshments available


Venue: Canvey Community Children's Centre, Starburst Room, Furtherwick Park School, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island SS8 7AZ

Day and Time: Wednesdays 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm


Venue: Walton Youth Centre, Standley Road, Walton-on-the-Naze CO14 8PT

Day and Time: First and third Friday of the month in term time between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon

Light snacks available and Sensory Room crèche (10.45 am to 11.45 am)


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