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.

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

ECL Loughton customers receiving their thank you certificates from the Loughton Town Mayor 1

ECL Loughton customers thanked for their hard work at community garden

ECL Loughton customers were joined by the Loughton Town Mayor to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the GROW Community Garden on Wednesday the 13th of July.

Published: Thu 28th July 2022

The National Learning Disability Autism Awards 2022

ECL Woodlands Crafty Drama receive accolade at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards

We’re pleased to announce that the team at ECL Woodlands Crafty Drama has received the accolade of ‘Highly Commended’ by the judges at the 2022 National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards.

Published: Tue 19th July 2022

ECL collaborates on campaign to empower people with sensory loss

The Essex Sensory Community (ESC) has launched a new campaign as part of Essex Sensory Awareness Week (July 11-15) to empower people across the region with sight, hearing or dual sensory loss.

Published: Thu 14th July 2022

Disrupted phone lines

The Contact Centre phone lines are currently experiencing technical disruption and therefore we are unable to take calls at this present time.

Published: Wed 13th July 2022

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