Welcome to the Essex Care Association
Our mission is to create a connected, inclusive, and resilient care community across Southend, Essex and Thurrock. We advocate for our members voices to be heard, their expertise valued, and their contributions recognised. Working collaboratively with our members, we provide timely guidance, practical support, up-to-date information, and access to learning opportunities that empower them to navigate the challenges they face with confidence and to provide exceptional care. By promoting excellence and celebrating good practice, we promote a culture of continuous improvement, and professional pride across the Essex care sector. As an organisation we have the following aims and objectives:
- To represent the interests of social care providers from Essex, Southend and Thurrock locally, regionally and where possible, nationally
- To alert members to issues which affect social care organisations relating to legislation regulation and development of best practice
- To offer members a range of services to meet their needs and a mutual support network
- To keep members abreast of new developments within the sector, whilst signposting them to sources of information which may be helpful to them
- To provide funding information, advice and guidance on training and development
What does ECA do?
The Association is run by a small Management Committee, all of whom are owners, managers or trustees of care organisations in Essex, Southend or Thurrock. The Management Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review and plan activities to benefit members.
Funding
Eligible adult social care employers in England can claim staff training costs from the LDSS in financial year 2025 to 2026. The funding is available for non-regulated care staff, including deputy and Care Quality Commission-registered managers and agency staff, within the adult social care workforce.
Become A Member
Becoming a member of ECA enables your organisation, no matter how small or large, to be part of an influential network to shape the delivery and future of social care in the region.
Partners
ECA have a number of Commercial Partners who are able to support our members with various services.
