News

Read the latest sensory related news here and let us know if you have news you would like us to feature.

ECL Sensory interviewed for Royal College of Optometrists journal

October 19th, 2018

We were delighted to be interviewed for an article in the Royal College Of Optometrists new journal called Acuity. Alongside representatives in Cambridgeshire and Devon we detailed the importance of offering practical support […]

ECL Sensory signs up to support the Essex All Together Campaign

November 13th, 2017

All Together is an Active Essex campaign to promote the opportunities available for people with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activity across Essex. ECL Sensory Service are proud to sign […]

Hadleigh Park Charter Mark Award

November 13th, 2017

Hadleigh Park, the former Olympic mountain bike venue, now a family friendly leisure park, and Hadleigh Farm are celebrating as the facility becomes the first leisure space in Essex to be awarded […]

ECL Sensory Service are delighted to be 2017 Vision Pioneer Award finalists

November 3rd, 2017

The RNIB state: “Since 2009, ECL’s Sensory Team has been delivering a range of services for people who have sight, hearing or dual sensory loss across Essex. What makes this team stand […]

Designing accessible trains for people with sensory impairments

September 5th, 2017

It was exciting and important news when I heard that I / we (ECL) were put forward for a project with the local train operator Greater Anglia to visit a ‘train factory’ […]

ECL Sensory Service Referral Form

August 21st, 2017

If you’d like to make a referral to us please contact our team for a chat or alternatively complete the attached form and return it to us. Please provide as much information […]

Healthwatch Essex and ECL Sensory 555 report

June 2nd, 2017

This important new report into inaccessible health services has been launched detailing the experiences of sensory impaired people and making recommendations on how to improve access. Issues include inflexible booking systems, poor […]

Student Social Worker Lauren completes her placement at ECL Sensory

June 2nd, 2017

During my time as a student Social Worker with the ECL Sensory Team I have been able to learn so many new skills whilst also building on my knowledge and understanding of […]

Support 4 Sight, Low Vision Exhibitions

March 31st, 2017

LOW VISION EXHIBITIONS Visit our exhibitions for information and advice about sight loss or for demonstrations on the latest technology to support those with low vision. Harlow Thursday 25 May, 10am – […]

ECL Sensory and Healthwatch Essex Love Your Senses Event

October 21st, 2016

Love Your Senses’ on Valentines day In 2016 we joined forces with Healthwatch Essex to capture the lived experience of people who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, Deaf or Deafblind. Our aim […]