Older People

The varied age ranges of ECL’s customer base challenge the stereotype that day centres are for the frail and elderly.

Meet Pat, affectionately known as "Cookie" by her friends and staff at the ECL Loughton day centre. At 72, Cookie attends the centre three times a week - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Despite having worked in a host of roles in retail and hospitality, Oliver knew he’d finally found his calling when he made the move to his first care job some 15 years ago.

ECL and Colchester Castle team up to help older people with dementia and Alzheimer’s

Couple hail ECL Loughton – Jessop’s Court Day Centre as a ‘lifeline’

Julie was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2020. Julie and her and her Husband of 50 years, Barry visited nearby ECL Loughton – Jessops Court Day Centre and immediately felt at home.