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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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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 Service Manager wins National Care Award for excellence in Dementia Care

We’re pleased to announce that Sherry Mills, Older People Service Manager at ECL Colchester - Marylands has won a National Care Award.

Published: Tue 29th November 2022

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Faye Harburt, Head of ECL Sensory Service

ECL sensory support service receives national charity commendation

ECL’s sensory support service has received a ‘Stepping Forwards’ commendation from Deafblind UK.

Published: Wed 2nd November 2022

ECL Head of Quality and Governance wins a Social Care Leadership Award

We’re delighted to announce that Fran Driver, Head of Quality and Governance has won the Social Care Leadership, Quality Assurance Leader Award.

Published: Fri 21st October 2022

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ECL Service Manager is a finalist in the National Care Awards

Congratulations to Sherry Mills, Older People Service Manager at ECL Colchester Marylands who is a finalist in the National Care Awards 2022 in the category of Dementia Care Manager.

Published: Thu 13th October 2022

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Giles Watling MP visits Inclusive Employer Sunrise Holiday Homes

Clacton MP impressed by Inclusive Employment in action

MP for Clacton, Giles Watling met with an inclusive employer in Clacton as a show of support for an initiative that helps adults with learning disabilities and autism achieve paid employment.

Published: Tue 16th August 2022

ECL Crafty Drama perform for The Mayor and Mayoress in Colchester’s ruined Abbey

ECL Crafty Drama held their annual Picnic in the Priory event in the beautiful grounds of St Botolph’s Church on Saturday the 23rd of July and were delighted to welcome some VIP guests.

Published: Mon 1st August 2022

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