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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Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA): Training Opportunities

The Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA) is Essex County Council's specialist learning and development service, providing high-quality training and professional development for the social care workforce, including residential and semi-independent accommodation providers.

ESCA offers a wide range of learning opportunities, including: 

  • Development Training
  • Trauma-Informed and Therapeutic Training
  • Conferences and Lectures
  • Interactive workshops, specialist courses and professional development programmes

These training opportunities are designed to support providers in developing knowledge, skills and best practice across residential and semi-independent care settings.

Please visit our training brochure below to explore the available courses and booking details.

ESCA Residential and SIA Training Brochure

If you have any specific queries, please do not hesitate to contact us - ESCAResidential.training@essex.gov.uk

 

Last updated: 27/07/2026