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.

New private transport scheme launched to support older people in Chelmsford

New scheme to help older people access day care services in Chelmsford and surrounding areas by providing a private transport service.

Published: Thu 16th August 2018

Staff member saves customer's life

Emma is a new member of staff who, upon induction, was trained in Basic Life Support.

Published: Tue 10th July 2018

Digital Boomers: Older people’s passion for technology is about to get an upgrade for more independent living, health and wellbeing in Essex

A ground-breaking report lifts the lid on how tech-savvy older people are in Essex

Published: Thu 5th July 2018

Rise of the resting dragon

Undertaken by staff and customers after the idea of making a sculpture was born from working on another project.

Published: Fri 13th April 2018

Outstanding results for ECL across the board in recent CQC inspection

Following inspections by the CQC at the end of 2017, three Essex regions have transformed their CQC ratings in just one year. In each region they have been assessed as "Good" and "Outstanding".

Published: Thu 11th January 2018

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ECL awarded as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer

We are pleased to confirm that we have been awarded Level 2: Disability Confident Employer.

Published: Tue 14th November 2017

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