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 customer publishes her own book of poems!
During the coronavirus lockdowns of 2020, the Tyrells Day Centre team in Benfleet took a creative approach to customer welfare.
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!
Inclusive Employment – a parent’s perspective: Carla and Josh
When Joshua (Josh) left full-time education, he was keen to enter the world of work. Carla too, wanted Josh to have employment in the form of either a voluntary or paid position. She wanted him to be doing something worthwhile and to have a sense of purpose.
Reablement service receives high praise from former NVQ Social Care Assessor
Former Care Home Manager and Social Worker, Julie was referred to ECL Essex Reablement service following a three week hospital discharge after a fall at home.
Harry
When the pandemic took hold, Harry Sims was forced to abandon his fledgling career as a self-employed hairdresser. While hunting for a new job, a friend referred him to ECL’s community care team and he’s so glad they did…
Julie
The pandemic brought the issue of work-life balance into sharp focus for us all. It led many who’d been feeling overworked and under-appreciated to reevaluate what they really wanted out of a career, and for some it acted as the final push they needed to make a change. That’s certainly true for Julie, a former teacher turned Community Care Assistant with ECL.
Meet Kanta
ECL customer publishes her own book of poems!
During the coronavirus lockdowns of 2020, the Tyrells Day Centre team in Benfleet took a creative approach to customer welfare.
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!
Inclusive Employment – a parent’s perspective: Carla and Josh
When Joshua (Josh) left full-time education, he was keen to enter the world of work. Carla too, wanted Josh to have employment in the form of either a voluntary or paid position. She wanted him to be doing something worthwhile and to have a sense of purpose.
Reablement service receives high praise from former NVQ Social Care Assessor
Former Care Home Manager and Social Worker, Julie was referred to ECL Essex Reablement service following a three week hospital discharge after a fall at home.
Harry
When the pandemic took hold, Harry Sims was forced to abandon his fledgling career as a self-employed hairdresser. While hunting for a new job, a friend referred him to ECL’s community care team and he’s so glad they did…
Julie
The pandemic brought the issue of work-life balance into sharp focus for us all. It led many who’d been feeling overworked and under-appreciated to reevaluate what they really wanted out of a career, and for some it acted as the final push they needed to make a change. That’s certainly true for Julie, a former teacher turned Community Care Assistant with ECL.
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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.