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.

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Reablement

Reablement-at-Home Service (RaH): A therapy-led Intermediate Care service at the adult's home for up to 6 weeks.

Additional Reablement Capacity (ARC)

Additional Reablement Capacity (ARC): As a therapy-supported reablement service to support the capacity demands of the reablement service, with an identical 6-week limit.

Home 2 Assess (H2A)

Home-to-Assess Service: As an opportunity for adults to return home in a non-reablement setting, for up to 2-4 weeks, to allow care assessments to take place once the adult is settled at home.

Last updated: 19/02/2026