Heat-health alert for East of England

An amber heat-health warning has been issued by the UKHSA. The warning is in effect from the morning of 11 August 2026 through to the evening of 14 August 2026. Please ensure you keep up to date with weather reports reports and plan accordingly.

Interim Deprivation of Liberty Practice Guidance (AGNI Judgment 2026)

New interim guidance has been published following the AGNI 2026 Supreme Court judgment. Adult Social Care providers are encouraged to review the guidance to understand Essex County Council's current interim approach while further national guidance is awaited.

Read the guidance

Essex County Council - Provider Hub
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  • Do you know what early warning signs are of deteriorating health?   
  • Has the person you care for had an annual Health Check and do they have a Health Action Plan? 
  •  Do you know what reasonable adjustments to ask for? 
  • Are you taking good care of your own health? 
  • Do you need help or support to carry on in your caring role? 
  • Do you have plans in place for when you are no longer able to carry on in your caring role?  
  • Do you know how to contact the Learning Disability Liaison Nurse Specialist at the local hospital?  
  • Does your loved one have a Hospital Passport? 
  • Have you had a Carers assessment? Do you know how to get one? 

Last updated: 08/05/2024