Wiggle and words is our language enrichment and movement group for preschool children with Down Syndrome.

We aim to offer an exciting stay and play session for young children and their care-givers to access a fun and safe environment to focus on their communication and physical skills, under the guidance of the Hub's children's therapists and students.

The group sessions offer peer support for families, as well as support and guidance in key areas of your child’s development.

To access this service, please complete our children’s referral form and email to healthwellbeingcare@essex.ac.uk and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your referral.

Where a high number of referrals are received, a clinical priority and waiting list system will be implemented.

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Child services referral form

Our services are accessible to all. Referrals can be made for a child by their parent or care giver, a social prescriber, a health, social care or education professional. Please download the form and email to our team.

Download the form (.docx)
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Get in touch
Health, Wellbeing and Care Hub
Clingoe House, Knowledge Gateway, University of Essex, Boundary Road, Colchester, CO4 3GS
Telephone: 01206 872460