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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.

Ward led Enablement Team at Southend Hospital

Ward-led Enablement now being piloted in Mid and South Essex NHS Trust Hospitals

ECL’s trailblazing programme of care is now being piloted by Hospitals in Basildon, Broomfield and Southend.

Published: Thu 23rd February 2023

ECL Inclusive Employment customer Kim working at Just Brew in County Hall

New café in County Hall takes on ECL Inclusive Employment customer

A new coffee shop has opened up at the ECL Headquarters office complex and we’re thrilled to say that one of our Inclusive Employment customers is part of the team of friendly baristas!

Published: Thu 2nd February 2023

Tomislav Ciglenecki, Senior Physiotherapist, ECL West Essex

A day in the life of… an ECL Physiotherapist

We spend a ‘day in the life’ of Tomislav (Tomi) Ciglenecki, Senior Physiotherapist within our West Essex Regulated team.

Published: Tue 31st January 2023

Care Assistant Vanessa The Mayor and customer Roy SMALL

Mayor of Colchester ‘dares to care’ as part of fundraising campaign

The Mayor of Colchester took on a challenge to be a carer for the day on the 4th of January with our North Essex Reablement team.

Published: Thu 5th January 2023

Ward-led enablement programme gives independence back to 80-year old who lost the use of his legs

Published: Mon 12th December 2022

Three carers standing together outside of Colchester hospital

ECL launches pioneering Ward-led Enablement programme at ESNEFT Colchester Hospital site

ECL has recently launched a ground-breaking programme of care at Colchester Hospital.

Published: Fri 9th December 2022

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