ECL https://www.ecl.org/ en-GB Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:29:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:08:21 +0000 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. Lorna’s Story: Creativity, Connection and Confidence https://www.ecl.org/media-area/case-studies/lornas-story-creativity-connection-and-confidence Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:20:00 +0100 Lorna attends ECL Chelmsford Learning Disabilities Day Centre here she shares how attending the centre has allowed her to explore her creativity and embrace a volunteering job. Matthew’s Journey from day centre to community connections https://www.ecl.org/media-area/case-studies/matthews-journey-from-day-centre-to-community-connections Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:11:00 +0100 Matthew, a lifelong superhero fan with autism, found his voice and confidence through art. With support from ECL’s Community Connecting team, he discovered a local creative group where he now thrives — even showcasing his work in a public exhibition. ECL Day Services delight at seeing their artwork on display in city centre https://www.ecl.org/media-area/news/ecl-day-services-delight-at-seeing-their-artwork-on-display-in-city-centre Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:46:00 +0100

ECL Day Services delight at seeing their artwork on display in city centre  

 Supported Internship scheme delivers 90% employment rate in first year  https://www.ecl.org/media-area/news/supported-internship-scheme-for-young-people-with-special-educational-needs-delivers-90-employment-rate-in-first-year Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:22:00 +0100

ECL's Supported Internship scheme for young people with special educational needs delivers 90% employment rate in first year. 

 Buzz in the City’s special connection with ECL’s Highfields Day Centre https://www.ecl.org/media-area/blog/buzz-in-the-citys-special-connection-with-ecls-highfields-day-centre Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:28:00 +0100

Buzz in the City’s special connection with ECL’s Highfields Day Centre