ECL https://www.ecl.org/ en-GB Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:50:00 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:50:58 +0000 The value of community projects https://www.ecl.org/media-area/blog/the-value-of-community-projects Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:50:00 +0000

ECL Managing Director Peter Fairley discusses the positive impact involvement with community initiatives can have on a businesses’ workforce and culture. 

 The right support - leads to the right job! https://www.ecl.org/media-area/case-studies/the-right-support-leads-to-the-right-job Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:59:00 +0000 With support from ECL’s Inclusive Employment team, Louisa built confidence, secured a customer-facing role at Odeon cinema, and now enjoys financial independence, new friendships, and a sense of freedom. From school to adult life: a personalised approach https://www.ecl.org/media-area/case-studies/from-school-to-adult-life-how-personalised-care-and-collaboration-made-the-difference-for-chloe Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:46:00 +0000 Discover how a personalised physiotherapy plan and collaborative transition support eased Chloe’s move from school to adult life—turning uncertainty into comfort and confidence. Sensory Service pilots sign language course for care homes https://www.ecl.org/media-area/news/sensory-service-pilots-sign-language-course-for-care-homes Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:05:00 +0000

ECL’s Sensory service is delivering British Sign Language (BSL) lessons to local care homes as part of a pilot inspired by the Rose Ayling-Ellis series ‘Old Hands, New Tricks.’ 

 Braintree day centre offers lifeline for local couple https://www.ecl.org/media-area/case-studies/braintree-day-centre-offers-lifeline-for-local-couple Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:06:00 +0000 ECL Braintree Day Centre offers respite for couple living with dementia. ECL Older People and the Colchester United Community Foundation https://www.ecl.org/media-area/case-studies/colchester-united Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:29:00 +0000 ECL Colchester Older People Day Centre have partnered with Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) to offer an exciting day out for customers. ECL Christmas card competition https://www.ecl.org/media-area/news/ecl-christmas-card-competition Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:20:00 +0000

Announcing the winners of the ECL Christmas Card Competition and sharing all the beautiful designs submitted by our ECL learning disability and older people day centres.

 ECL Basildon receives autism specialist accreditation https://www.ecl.org/media-area/news/ecl-basildon-receives-autism-specialist-accreditation Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:27:00 +0000

ECL Basildon Day Centre for people with learning disabilities and/or autism has gained the National Autistic Society’s Autism Specialist accreditation.

 ECL's successful first year of Barking and Dagenham reablement service https://www.ecl.org/media-area/news/ecl-helps-more-than-500-people-in-barking-and-dagenham-remain-independent-in-their-homes Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:21:00 +0000

ECL’s new reablement service in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has reached the milestone of delivering home care to 519 people in the first year of its contract. 

 Highfields Day Centre welcomes internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist https://www.ecl.org/media-area/news/ecls-chelmsford-highfields-day-centre-welcomes-internationally-acclaimed-jazz-saxophonist Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:24:00 +0100

ECL Chelmsford (Highfields) Centre for older people and people with learning disabilities recently enjoyed a spectacular performance from world-renowned jazz saxophonist Mike Aremu. 

 How to look after your sight and hearing as you age https://www.ecl.org/media-area/blog/how-to-look-after-your-sight-and-hearing-as-we-age Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:50:00 +0100

As we celebrate Positive Ageing Week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can support our health and wellbeing as we grow older. Here are five top tips to help you look after your sight and hearing as you age...

 Joyce's story: finding community and connection https://www.ecl.org/media-area/case-studies/joyces-story-finding-community-and-connection Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:59:00 +0100 When a social worker suggested Joyce attend ECL Chelmsford Charles Dickens Day Centre she wasn’t very keen on the idea. But a taster visit to the centre changed her mind.