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Elaine Shepherd, 55, from Harwich, overcame isolation with the help of ECL’s Community Connector programme, which helped her regain confidence and start volunteering at a local hospice store. Her dad, Phillip, is thrilled with her progress and hopeful for her future.

A successful collaboration between ECL and the East of England Coop has resulted in paid employment for many adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Read below to find out how inclusive employment has benefitted the East of England Co-op as an organisation.

A successful collaboration between ECL and the East of England Co-op has resulted in paid employment for many adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. One of the successful applicants was Zach.

The best part of working for ECL is knowing that I’m helping people

ECL’s South Essex Reablement Service helps former teacher regain independence following knee injury.

Jess' passion for helping people started when she spent time with her aunt, who has learning disabilities, and saw how impactful community support was for her aunt’s independence. Inspired by this and encouraged by a friend who worked for a charity supporting adults with disabilities, Jess transitioned into the care sector.