Tel: 0333 013 5438
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 16:00
Sat - Sun: Closed
Free trial available
Get in touchHello. We're a Day Centre who support older people by providing them opportunities to socialise and make new friends. You'll have a chance to be involved in stimulating activities within a small friendly environment in stimulating activities within a small friendly environment run by a highly experienced team of carers.
Activities we offer
Active Support
Arts & crafts
Baking
Bingo
Board games
Boccia
Bowling
Card games
Cooking
Customer forum
Gardening
Hair & beauty
Indoor sports
Knitting
Learning & development
Life skills
Lunches out
Movies
Music & movement
Pool
Quiz
Reminiscing
Seated exercise
Shopping
Singing
Socialisation
Tech savvy sessions
Visit places of interest
Wellbeing
About us
ECL Colchester is s a forward thinking Day Centre for older people with a range of support needs for people with mental health issues, Alzheimer's and individuals living with Dementia.
We provide person centred support to older people with a range of health care needs including dementia. The focus is on having fun, trying new activities and maintaining independence.
Customers are able to visit the local community on a weekly basis including the beauty spots of the surrounding area using our own transport which can be also booked to access the service daily.
How Does The Service Work?
With support tailored to each individual, we offer a wide range of activities and care that encourage choice and independence.
Activities include floor games, movement to music and themed cinema weeks as well as quizzes, table and board games, reminiscing with friends and discussions about current affairs.
We offer a variety of art and craft activities including making cards, artwork and themed decorations to display at the centre throughout the year. Our activities encourage stimulation for cognitive, physical and emotional support.
Our facilities are accessibility friendly which means we can cater for any requirements you may have. Activities at our Day Centre are focused on maintaining independence and improving wellbeing.
Our Approach To Your Care
Activities at our Day Centre are focused on maintaining independence and improving wellbeing.
We provide the opportunity to take part in a wide range of enjoyable and stimulating social activities; both onsite and out amongst the local community. We recognise that carers need support too.
Our services are tailored to the needs of carers as well as our customers because we know that time away from each other is important.
Our highly skilled staff create a warm, happy and positive atmosphere and are specialists in supporting older people with learning disabilities, sensory impairments, Dementia and Alzheimer's.
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.
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Older People's Service at ECL Colchester (Maryland's) shines in Quality and Governance Assurance Assessment
Marylands Older People Service achieves ‘Outstanding’ in the Customer Support and Experience Domain of Quality and Governance Assurance Assessment (QGAA).
Find us
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3UE
Facilities
- Parking
- Café
- Disabled access
- Garden
- WiFi
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Case Studies
Older People Dementia Service – a family member perspective
Shirley Hawes is the love of John’s life. They met in 1960 when Shirley worked at the Co-op in Colchester and John was a regular customer there - ever hopeful of catching Shirley’s attention!
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Phil
Phil and his wife Linda went through a difficult time after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and they were concerned about the effect his condition would have on their quality of life.
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