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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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.

ECL staff attends Mental Health First Aid for Deaf people course

ECL Technical Officer for Deaf and Deafblind People, Carly Waters recently attended a 2-day Mental Health First Aid course for deaf people.

Published: Fri 6th May 2022

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Andrea Smith (Left), Councillor Jude Deakin, Ally Suchowierska (right)

ECL welcomes the Mayor of Chelmsford for a cream tea

Our Chelmsford day centre received a welcome visit from The Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Jude Deakin yesterday.

Published: Fri 29th April 2022

ECL's Step 2 Home team- Laing Buisson award winners

ECL has won the prestigious award ‘Public Private Partnership’ at the Laing Buisson Awards

ECL has won the prestigious award ‘Public Private Partnership’ at the Laing Buisson Awards for its Step 2 Home initiative which significantly eased pressure on the NHS during last year's lockdown.

Published: Wed 24th November 2021

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ECL shortlisted for Caring UK Award

ECL is thrilled to be in the running for a prestigious national award.

Published: Mon 18th October 2021

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ECL shortlisted in yet another prestigious industry award!

ECL staff have been announced as finalists in three categories of the Great British Care Awards - East of England Region

Published: Thu 7th October 2021

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ECL announced as finalist for national awards

ECL has been announced as a finalist in two categories at the national LaingBuisson Awards, which celebrate success in the health and social care industry.

Published: Mon 20th September 2021

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