Older people

Our Older People Day Centres offer specialist, person-centred support, and a range of tailored activities focused on maintaining independence, and encouraging social interaction.

Whether you require some respite with a short break from your caring duties, or your loved one requires 1:1 support, together we can build a support plan to meet your needs.

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How we can support you

We support customers who have additional needs such as decreased mobility, or people who are living with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s. We have customers who are in good health but come to our day centres to socialise and also support people with more complex health needs. For more information on who we can support click here.

Our network of day centres provide a flexible programme of both on-site and community-based activities which aim to maintain your choice, control, and independence.

We specialise in person-centred care. This means no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Each customer has a tailored support plan, designed to keep them as happy and as healthy as possible.

Sound like the right fit for you?

We can provide the following:

  • Specialist support for people living with a range of conditions, including dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. For more information, click to find out about people with dementia.
  • Access to our highly qualified in-house clinical team.
  • Opportunities to join local community groups, activities, and initiatives.
  • Respite for Carers.
  • Private transport.
  • Flexible hours to suit you.
  • Guidance and support to continue with everyday activities, enabling your loved one to stay at home longer.
  • Interactive activities, using innovative technology and sensory equipment.
  • Gold Standard Dementia Environment Accredited.

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Book your free taster session

We know how important it is to find support that is the right fit for you, which is why we offer no-obligation free taster sessions at any of our Older People Day Centres. Just pop your details in below and the team will be in touch.

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Watch Barry and Julie's Story

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Married for over 50 years, Barry and Julie were devastated when Julie was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2020. Barry and Julie, who live close to ECL Loughton – Jessopp Court Day Centre popped in for a visit and immediately felt at home.

We support customers who have additional needs that come as a result of decreased mobility, or who are living with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Parkinson’s.

Our network of Day Centres provide a flexible programme of both on-site and community-based activities we aim to support you to maintain choice, control and independence.


Barry and Julie on their wedding day in 1972

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.

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Carmen

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

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Book a free taster session

You can try our service for free! Book a free taster session at any of our Day Centres in Essex.

Find your nearest service

Located across Essex, our day services offer bespoke care and tailored activities.

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Older people Day Centres

At ECL, we take pride in our person-centred approach and recognise that the support needed by each customer can be completely different.

Clinical team

Our clinical team has a specific focus on customers with complex physical, sensory, behavioral and/or communicative needs and older people.