Announcement

ECL Chelmsford - Highfields Day Centre has now reopened

Learning disabilities
Day centres for adults with learning disabilities and autism
Providing services across Essex and neighbouring boroughs of London to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
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Inclusive Employment
Inclusive Employment
ECL's outstanding Inclusive Employment programme supports adults with learning disabilities and or Autism in Essex, to achieve their aspirations of paid employment.
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Older people
Older people
Our Older People Day Centres offer specialist, person-centred support, and a range of tailored activities which are focused on maintaining independence and social interaction.
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Sensory
Sensory
Our sensory impairment service supports people who have a sight loss, hearing loss or combined sight and hearing loss, to maintain independence and dignity in every aspect of daily life.
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Short term care
Short-term home care
Our short-term home care service is here to provide you with the support you need to regain confidence and independence in your own home following a spell of ill health, surgery or an accident.
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Guidance
Guidance & advice
Reaching out for support for yourself or a loved one is not easy and often comes at a time when you already feel overwhelmed. We are here to help with some simple guidance.
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Careers
Careers
There are few jobs more rewarding than a career in care. At ECL, we look for people who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people’s lives throughout the community.
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News

Covering ECL's latest news, developments and innovations within the care sector.

For press enquiries please contact the ECL press desk on pressdesk@essexcares.org or call the contact centre on 03330 135 438. For urgent media enquiries, please call Lucy Jenkins, Communications Lead on 07717673992.

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ECL Braintree Day Centre makes a dream come true

ECL Braintree Learning Disabilities Day Centre recently made a dream come true for Susie Brennan who attends the service, by organising for her to meet her pop hero, Jason Donovan.

Published: Thu 20th March 2025

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Chelmsford MP impressed by ECL Inclusive Employment in action

Member of Parliament for Chelmsford, Marie Goldman got to see first-hand the benefits of ECL’s Inclusive Employment service recently when she visited one of our Chelmsford employers.

Published: Fri 21st February 2025

A day in the life of…David Hitchin, Clinical Positive Behaviour Advisor

David, with 15 years in education and experience as a head teacher at a pupil referral unit, joined ECL’s Clinical team two years ago to specialise in behavioural support within adult care services.

Published: Fri 20th December 2024

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ECL expands services to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

ECL expands Reablement services to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Published: Wed 30th October 2024

ECL Sensory customer shares his story for National Eye Health Week

In support of National Eye Health Week (23-29 September) Lee is urging other people living with diabetes to be extra vigilant with their eye health.

Published: Wed 25th September 2024

ECL Inclusive Employment service to offer internships for young people with special educational needs at Amazon’s Tilbury site

ECL is delighted to provide 12 Supported Internships for students with special educational needs based in Essex and Thurrock at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Tilbury.

Published: Wed 28th August 2024

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