Case Studies

Melanie, 25, struggled with confidence and purpose until ECL’s Community Connector programme helped her find a volunteer role at a local café, where she regained her skills and independence. Her mother, Cath, is thrilled with Melanie's progress and newfound direction in life.

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.