Older people respite & Day Services
Our Older People Day Service offers specialist, person-centred support, and a range of tailored activities which are focused on maintaining independence, engaging with the local community and social interaction.
Whether you require 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.
How we can support you
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.
Through a flexible programme of both on-site and community-based activities we aim to support you to maintain choice, control and independence.
Pricing
Prices will depend on the length your session(s) and the level of support needed. As an example a full day with one of our services would typically start at around £62.
We can provide the following:
- Specialist support for people living with a range of conditions, including Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
- Access to our highly qualified in-house clinical team.
- Opportunities to join local community groups, activities, and initiatives.
- 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.
Support at home
Many of our customers enjoy the social interaction of meeting at our centres or in the community, but where that isn’t practical, we can also offer support in your home. We can help with activities such as shopping or health appointments, or just provide companionship whilst a carer takes some well earned respite.
Meet Phil
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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.
Meet George
ECL Colchester - Woodlands customer supported to connect with local community
Part of the ECL day service ethos is an emphasis on community engagement. Forging relationships with local community groups to enable customers to participate in activities they enjoy, expand their social network, and achieve greater independence. One customer that has really benefitted from this approach is David, a long-time customer of ECL Colchester. Following a recent partnership with a local church group , David has found ‘his’ place in his local community and is happier than ever.
A day in the life of…Sally Dunster, Sensory Specialist Practitioner
Sally joined ECL in January 2023 and works within our Sensory Impairment Service which supports people who have a sight loss, hearing loss or combined sight and hearing loss, to maintain independence and dignity in every aspect of daily life.
ECL Sensory Support helps customer cope after being discharged from hospital
When Ronald, who is registered blind, was told he was to be discharged from hospital after a health scare, he was concerned about how he’d manage on his own so soon. The promise of a six-week package of additional care at home did little to ease his fears, but after meeting the ECL Sensory team Ronald quickly realised he was in very capable hands…
ECL customer attends day centre that is the legacy of her late husband
Meet Cicely… Cicely is a relatively new customer at ECL Brentwood Hogarth Older People’s Day Service, based at the Walter Boyce centre.
Customer with age related macular degeneration can enjoy her independence thanks to the ECL Sensory Team
Meet Jean … Jean suffers from age related macular degeneration and her sight loss was beginning to make certain everyday tasks more difficult. Having been discharged from any formal treatment programme, Jean was referred to ECL’s Sensory Service for further support and, thanks to her Rehabilitation Worker, has now been given the tools to enable her to enjoy her independence…
Jason's Story - Stop! Look! Listen!
ECL Inclusive Employment team help prepare candidate for new job as a Crossing Patrol Guard.
Meet Kanta
ECL Colchester - Woodlands customer supported to connect with local community
Part of the ECL day service ethos is an emphasis on community engagement. Forging relationships with local community groups to enable customers to participate in activities they enjoy, expand their social network, and achieve greater independence. One customer that has really benefitted from this approach is David, a long-time customer of ECL Colchester. Following a recent partnership with a local church group , David has found ‘his’ place in his local community and is happier than ever.
A day in the life of…Sally Dunster, Sensory Specialist Practitioner
Sally joined ECL in January 2023 and works within our Sensory Impairment Service which supports people who have a sight loss, hearing loss or combined sight and hearing loss, to maintain independence and dignity in every aspect of daily life.
ECL Sensory Support helps customer cope after being discharged from hospital
When Ronald, who is registered blind, was told he was to be discharged from hospital after a health scare, he was concerned about how he’d manage on his own so soon. The promise of a six-week package of additional care at home did little to ease his fears, but after meeting the ECL Sensory team Ronald quickly realised he was in very capable hands…
ECL customer attends day centre that is the legacy of her late husband
Meet Cicely… Cicely is a relatively new customer at ECL Brentwood Hogarth Older People’s Day Service, based at the Walter Boyce centre.
Customer with age related macular degeneration can enjoy her independence thanks to the ECL Sensory Team
Meet Jean … Jean suffers from age related macular degeneration and her sight loss was beginning to make certain everyday tasks more difficult. Having been discharged from any formal treatment programme, Jean was referred to ECL’s Sensory Service for further support and, thanks to her Rehabilitation Worker, has now been given the tools to enable her to enjoy her independence…
Jason's Story - Stop! Look! Listen!
ECL Inclusive Employment team help prepare candidate for new job as a Crossing Patrol Guard.
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Older people respite and Day Services
At ECL, we take pride in our person-centred approach and recognise that the support needed by each customer can be completely different.
Find your nearest service
Located across Essex, our day services offer bespoke care and tailored activities.
Clinical team
Our clinical team has a specific focus on customers with complex physical, sensory, behavioral and/or communicative needs and older people.
Take a short video tour of our gold accredited Day Service
A short video showcasing the dementia friendly environment at ECL Chelmsford (Charles Dickens) which has been awarded gold accreditation by the Dementia Services Design Centre at Stirling University.