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ECL Sensory Service supports people with sight loss, hearing loss or dual sensory loss.

17/10/2025

Let's welcome Ablecross Care Services to the !

As a specialist domiciliary care company and temporary employment agency, Ablecross provides vital support to individuals and healthcare providers across the UK.

As they’ve joined us, their team made two inspiring pledges:

1️⃣ To train 10% of their staff as Sensory Champions – empowering their team with the knowledge and skills to better support individuals with sensory needs.

2️⃣ To make their organisational documents more accessible – ensuring clarity and inclusivity for all.

We’re proud to have Ablecross on board and look forward to the positive impact they’ll make in creating more sensory-inclusive environments. 💙

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15/10/2025

Do you enjoy working with people and want to make a difference?
Are you looking for flexible working hours and an exciting new challenge?

ECL Sensory Service are seeking caring people to join their team of Communicator Guides whose role is to support people with sight, hearing and dual sensory loss in the community.

Salary: £12.50 per hour, plus 45p per mile
Location: Across North Essex - Chelmsford
Hours: 16 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

To find out more and apply visit: https://ow.ly/cgfB50XaXpG

09/10/2025

Your eyes connect you to the beauty of the world.

This World Sight Day 2025, take a moment to care for them.

Learn some general eye health care tips that can help maintain good eye health from the NHS guide below!

https://shorturl.at/aCve7

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08/10/2025

Missed our top tips to protect your sight and hearing?

Don’t worry — you can still catch up on our website!

Sight and hearing are two of our most important senses — helping us stay independent, connected, and enjoy everyday life.

While some changes are natural with age, there are plenty of proactive steps you can take to protect these vital senses.

👉 Read our blog for five top tips https://ecl.org/positiveagingweek

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01/10/2025

Join us for our upcoming Sensory Champion Training Courses and take the first step toward making the world a more sensory-friendly and inclusive place.

This engaging online course will empower you with practical knowledge and tools to support individuals with sensory loss in everyday life.

📅 Upcoming Dates:

- October 13th
- October 28th
- November 20th

📍 Location: Online via MS Teams
💷 Price: £78

Course topics include:

-Types and causes of sensory loss
-Communication strategies
-Barriers and isolation
-Assistive equipment and technology
-Creating accessible environments
-Support available to patients

The session link will be sent 48 hours before the training.

👉 Sign up and learn more: https://ow.ly/yZLf50VtPzh

26/09/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Headway Essex to the ! 💙

As a charity dedicated to supporting people with acquired brain injuries across Essex, the charity plays a vital role in helping individuals, families, and carers live more fulfilling lives.

They’ve joined the Alliance with two inspiring pledges:

🔹 Pledge 1: Make their resources easily accessible for those with sensory impairments.
🔹 Pledge 2: Educate staff and volunteers to better support individuals with sight and/or hearing loss.

We’re proud to have them on board and excited to work together to create more inclusive and accessible environments for all. 🙌
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24/09/2025

👁️ It’s — the perfect moment to check in on your .

Even if everything seems fine, regular eye tests are a key part of keeping your eyes healthy. Whether you wear glasses or not, booking that appointment can make a big difference.

So consider this your friendly nudge — your eyes will thank you!

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12/09/2025

We’re thrilled to have Magic Helping Hands join our growing network of organisations committed to making the world more accessible for people with sensory impairments.

Their team provides compassionate, professional domiciliary care and supported living services — and now they’re taking steps to become even more inclusive!

Their pledges:
👩‍🏫 Train 10% of staff as Sensory Champions
📄 Ensure all organisational documents are accessible

Thank you for your commitment to sensory inclusion — we’re so excited to have you on board! 🙌

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10/09/2025

🎯 Try Goalball in Cambridge with Cambridge Dons Goalball Club!

Looking for a fun, inclusive sport that brings people together?

Whether you're blind, partially sighted or fully sighted — Goalball is for everyone!

The Cambridge Dons welcome players of all abilities to experience this fast-paced Paralympic sport where teamwork, strategy, and community come first.

👥 Who can join?
Anyone aged 14+ (younger children considered individually). All levels of sight and abilities welcome!

📍 Where?
Cherry Hinton Village Leisure Centre, Coleville Road, Cambridge, CB1 9EJ

🕚 When?
Every other Saturday, 11:00–14:00

Free tickets for the first three sessions. Then £5 per session (an annual membership can be agreed).

📧 Interested? Email: cambridge.dons@gmail.com

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03/09/2025

We’re delighted to welcome Esme's Umbrella Awareness Charity for Charles Bonnet Syndrome into the !

Supporting those living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), they’re raising awareness and driving research to improve lives.

Their pledges:

🔹 Raise national awareness of CBS as a common, non-psychiatric consequence of sight loss.
🔹 Advance research through fundraising and collaboration.

Together, we’re creating a more inclusive future💙

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01/09/2025

We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our mission to build a more inclusive Essex! 🎉

Over 100 organisations have now joined the Sensory Action Alliance, the UK’s first initiative dedicated to improving accessibility for people with sight and/or hearing loss.

👉 Click here to read the full story: https://www.ecl.org/media-area/news/saa-celebrates-100th-member

29/08/2025

Do you enjoy working with people and want to make a difference?

We're looking for compassionate individuals to support our sensory objective of developing a society where people with sensory impairments have the same access to services and businesses as everyone else.

📍Chelmsford based
👉Full-time

Apply at https://jobs.ecl.org/vacancies/1576/sensory-co-ordination-officer.html

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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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+443330133262

Website

http://www.eclsensoryservice.org/

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