Essex Community Support and Enabling Service
Essex Community Support and Enabling Service is a supported living service which supports disabled people who to retain their independence but also want specialist support when they need it. Located in Colchester Essex, the service is close to brilliant transport links and a 10mins into Colchester town centre, Colchester Castle, and Colchester Zoo. If you want a quiet trip to local villages or the nearby scenic river, our staff are on hand and happy to drive you using our minivan. The service houses 14 residents who live independently and are supported by a brilliant team that help tenants with their finances, employment, education, and training, paying rent and household bills and personal healthcare needs. This service is ideal for someone who would like the option to enjoy a quiet environment and comfort of their flat or join in with vibrant atmosphere, where residents are warm, friendly, and fun. About Supported Living. Supported living refers to schemes that provide personal care to people as part of the support that they need to live in their own homes. The personal care is provided under a separate contractual arrangement to those for the person’s housing. The accommodation is often shared, usually as a small group, but can be single household.
Find us
- Organisation
- Essex Community Support and Enabling Service
- Street address
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2 Fingringhoe Road
Heathcroft, Colchester - Post town
- Essex
- Postal code
- CO2 8DZ
- Phone number
- Service manager:
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Kirsty Michelle Wynter
What we offer
- A one-bedroom apartment with spacious living room
- Built in state-of-the-art kitchen
- Spacious bedroom with lots of natural lighting
- Accessible lift for wheelchair users
- Electric powered shower
- Experienced staff team and 1-2-1 support
- 24-hour facilities team
- Fiber optic Broadband Internet
- A large Garden space
- Quiet residential area
How to get here
We are located in Heath croft in rural Colchester Essex and right on Old Heath Road. From Colchester Town centre you can travel on the S1 and S9 shuttle bus or a 7 min drive into town. If you're looking to get into central London or other surrounding areas in Essex, there's options to catch the Greater Anglia train from either Colchester station, Colchester Town Station or Hythe station.
Who we support
- Learning disabilities and autism
- Down syndrome
- William syndrome
- Alcohol induced dementia
- Sensory impairments
- Acquired brain injuries
I was born in Essex and worked for the NHS as an Access Health Champion. Because of my brain injury which I sustained 3 years ago, I was placed at Seven Rivers residential where I recovered and was able to start using both of my hands. Living at Heath croft has completely transformed my life and I am able to live an independent life with support. I love going to my local pub to watch the Football and Rugby and I come back to a home which is full of fun and excitement. I love the staff here at Heath croft and they do a brilliant job in helping me regain my independence.
Essex Community Support Resident
What support we provide
We provide a range of support and care to residents that live at Essex Community Support and Enabling service. We provide personal care as well as support in helping our residents live independent lives. We also support in money management, rent and tenancy rights as well as securing employment.
Essex Community Support and Enabling Service is a brilliant option for someone that wants to live independently, and we have some brilliant examples of people that have come to our service and flourished. All of our residents are warm and welcoming, and we have a brilliant, fun atmosphere.
Essex Community staff member
What activities are available
Speak to us about referrals
If you're interested in learning more about Essex Community Support and Enabling Service you can email us at referrals@leonardcheshire.org.
