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ECL Chelmsford - Highfields Day Centre has now reopened

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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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Older People

Barry and Julie at ECL Jessops Court

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

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

Published: Thu 28th September 2023

Barry and Julie on their wedding day in 1972

Barry and Julie's Story

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.

Published: Wed 20th September 2023

Carmen

Carmen's story

Carmen, who's in her 80's, has reduced mobility due to a car accident. She lives with her son, who works full time so has been attending Marylands for the last two years and is happier than ever

Published: Thu 10th August 2023

A man sitting in a chair

ECL Colchester - Woodlands customer supported to connect with local community

ECL Colchester - Woodlands customer supported to connect with local community

Published: Mon 22nd May 2023

Cicely and her husband Alan

ECL customer attends day centre that is the legacy of her late husband

ECL customer attends day centre that is the legacy of her late husband

Published: Thu 27th April 2023

Gold laurel

ECL Chelmsford (Charles Dickens) achieves gold accreditation from Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling

After a rigorous audit from the Dementia Services Development Centre, the Older People Day Service at Charles Dickens has been awarded a gold accreditation for its dementia-friendly building design.

Published: Tue 4th April 2023

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