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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.

New vegan and gluten-free dishes on the menu at ECL Roundwood Café

After a growing number of requests for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu choices, the kitchen team at Roundwood Garden Centre & Café have launched a brand new menu.

Published: Thu 18th April 2019

Crafty Drama performing at the Culver Sq in Colchester

Upcoming performance by adults with learning disabilities at Mercury Theatre

ECL’s Crafty Drama group are set to return to the stage at the Mercury Theatre on Saturday 25 May.

Published: Fri 5th April 2019

ECL customer Rosa showing off her gold medals

ECL customer Rosa wins double gold at Special Olympics

Rosa was joined by over 7,000 athletes from 170 countries at the multi-sport event.

Published: Wed 3rd April 2019

Essex Cares rolls out innovative StoriiCare software

An innovative new software platform, StoriiCare, has be implemented across all of our older people day services.

Published: Fri 22nd March 2019

National recruitment campaign set to drive a new generation of carers

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have launched a national recruitment campaign aiming to drive a new generation of people to consider and apply for a job in adult social care.

Published: Fri 1st March 2019

Budding artists brighten up library with exhibition

Essex Cares Ltd. (ECL) showcased the talents of adults with learning disabilities this month (February) by exhibiting their wide range of original paintings at Colchester Library.

Published: Tue 26th February 2019

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