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Interim Deprivation of Liberty Practice Guidance (AGNI Judgment 2026)

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Essex County Council - Provider Hub
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Welcome from Helen Lincoln

Hello and welcome to our children's accommodation service Provider Hub. I'm Helen Lincoln the executive director for children families and education here at Essex County Council.

Our provider Hub offers key information for those doing business with us in children's care. We really value our providers and aim for mutual success by understanding the challenges faced by children and young people, but also those experienced by our provider market. We want to engage with you through our Hub our market engagement events and our monthly bulletins to collaboratively build services that make a difference.

We are committed to working in partnership with you to ensure Essex is a great place to do business so that together we can support children who need our help now and in the future. Thank you very much for listening we hope you find our Provider Hub useful.

Helen Lincoln

Children and Families, and Education

Helen joined Essex County Council in July 2011 and is the Executive Director for Children and Families, and Education. Prior to this role, Helen held similar positions in Tower Hamlets and the London Borough of Merton.

Responsible for:

  • Education
  • Children's social care
  • Commissioning children and families services
  • Children's social care and support improvement service
Last updated: 28/07/2026