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
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.
Pricing
At ECL we work with you to identify your goals and put together a tailored plan unique to you. One of our team will assess the level of support you need, and prices will be based on the recommendations, along with how many sessions you would like to attend. Book a free taster session to get started and our friendly, experienced, professionals will support you every step of the way.
Dana's life changed dramatically when she became a full-time carer for her nan, Joan, who developed dementia after a stroke, while also managing her career, social life, and her own health issues.
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Jess' passion for helping people started when she spent time with her aunt, who has learning disabilities, and saw how impactful community support was for her aunt’s independence. Inspired by this and encouraged by a friend who worked for a charity supporting adults with disabilities, Jess transitioned into the care sector.
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Oliver's career began in a care home, but after a brief stint in the catering industry, he quickly returned to his true calling: caring for older people.
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The varied age ranges of ECL’s customer base challenge the stereotype that day centres are for the frail and elderly.
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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.
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Couple hail ECL Loughton – Jessop’s Court Day Centre as a ‘lifeline’
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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.
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.