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What we do

ecdp works in a wide variety of ways to support disabled people and those who, in turn, support them. We are also actively engaged at many levels in shaping the policies that impact on their lives.

People’s lived experience is core to ecdp. We use a range of methods to gather and collate the lived experience that members of ecdp and the wider community share with us.

Click here to read more about our work with Lived Experience.

The insights we gain from your stories help us to provide a range of services. Some of these are provided free of charge as part of our commitment to supporting the empowerment of disabled people. We also offer some services  that we ask users to pay for – for example, our payroll services. We always aim to keep our costs as low as possible and, if we can, offer better value than commercial providers. And, what’s more, you get services delivered by those with experience of living with disability.

Click here to contact us about your experiences.

  • advertising

    ecdp provides businesses with a number of cost-effective ways to reach significant numbers of disabled and older people and those who support them.

    From high profile pages in our quarterly magazine, to placing you message on the statements that go to our ecdp pass service users, we can provide you with advertising exposure to match your budget.

    Read more about advertising

  • affiliate membership

    Affiliate Membership gives organisations the opportunity to benefit by becoming a partner of ecdp.

    This specially designed membership package focusses on helping you to stay in touch with the issues that are important to disabled people and gives your organisation priority access to many of our services.

    Read more about affiliate membership

  • associate membership

    Unpaid PAs can apply to become an Associate Member of ecdp. As an Associate Member you receive all the benefits of full membership – except for voting rights at AGMS and EGMs.

    ecdp welcomes applications for associate membership from individuals and organisations throughout the UK.

    Read more about associate membership

  • conferencing

    Accessible conference facilities
    Finding a venue for a meeting or event that really knows how to accommodate disabled delegates can be difficult. ecdp offers a flexible range of rooms in a fully accessible environment specifically adapted for disabled users.

    Read more about conferencing

  • connects

    Our connects service provides a range of information, advice and guidance to people considering a personal budget through a direct payment.

    connects works in conjunction with payroll services which provides vital support to people who use direct payments, but for whatever reason feel they need extra assistance. 

    Read more about connects

  • consultancy

    ecdp is able to offer its in-depth perspective to a wide range of organisations across the private, public and voluntary sectors.

    CEO Mike Adams OBE, one of the most respected voices in the world of disability, and other members of the ecdp team have helped many organisations respond to the issues facing disabled people.

    Read more about consultancy

  • DBS Checks

    As an official umbrella body, ecdp is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (until recently the Criminal Records Bureau).

    ecdp is authorised to submit disclosure requests on behalf of other companies whether it is a standard or enhanced disclosure that is required.

    Read more about DBS Checks

  • insight

    insight is ecdp’s team for developing and taking forward all voice-related activity. Its primary objective is to engage service users and members.

    Our approach is totally practical. We have developed a range of partnerships and projects designed to support disabled people as they seek to make changes in their lives.

    Read more about insight

  • membership

    Becoming a member of ecdp not only gives you access to a great range of benefits, it also means you are joining one of the most dynamic organisations for disabled people in the UK.

    Membership of ecdp is free and offers the opportunity to benefit from an innovative approach to supporting and representing disabled people.

    Read more about membership

  • PA vacancies

    If you are a personal assistant, ecdp provides access to an up-to-date list of job vacancies across Essex.

    Each listing details the type of support required and information on hours to be worked and pay rates.

    Read more about PA vacancies

  • payroll services

    Our payroll services provide a vital support system for people who want the independence that a Direct Payment/Personal Budget can give them, but for whatever reason feel they need some support to do so.

    ecdp provides regular contact with an Account Manager who has direct experience of living with a disability or supporting a disabled person.

    Read more about payroll services

  • quarterly magazine

    Keep up-to-date with the latest developments at ecdp by subscribing to receive copies of our quarterly magazine – either in print or by email.

    Each issue is packed with updates on our work and articles from those living with disability or from PAs, friends and family members who have a story to tell.

    Read more about quarterly magazine

  • support planning

    Our support planning service provides an independent support planning service, using a small team of experienced professionals who can guide you through the development and completion of your support plan. They ensure that the right level of support is included to enable you to have a plan that will translate into being able to live the life you want.

    Read more about support planning

  • training

    ecdp has a wealth of experience and knowledge that it can share with individuals and clients. From helping personal budget holders to understand what it means to employ carers to assisting organisations meet their legal obligations, ecdp is able to provide high quality training that is enriched by user experience.

    Read more about training

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