Disabled Children's Short Breaks & Outreach Service (The Sunshine Centre)
Carers & Family Support · Public Service · Tilbury
Council short breaks service for disabled children 4-18 in Thurrock with sensory rooms, term-time and holiday activities.
Formerly known as the Sunshine Centre, the Disabled Children's Short Breaks and Outreach Service supports children with behavioural or physical needs whose families have little local respite. Term-time Monday sessions 3-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm; 4-week summer playscheme. Sensory room, trampoline, wheelchair access.
Contact
Phone: 01375 652200
Website: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sunshine-centre-for-disabled-children/sunshine-centre
Email: earlyhelp@thurrock.gov.uk
Address: The Sunshine Centre, Civic Square, Tilbury, RM18 8AD
Opening hours: Term-time Mon 3-6pm; Sat 10am-3pm; holiday playschemes
Who it's for
Who they help: Children 4-18
Eligibility: Disabled children aged 4-18 living in Thurrock
Area covered: Tilbury
Not suitable for: This service is for children aged 4 to 18 who live in Thurrock. It is not available to children under 4, young people over 18, or families who live outside Thurrock.
Information last verified May 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/sunshine-centre-tilbury