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

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Council Policies

The Council’s policies as noted in the Framework Agreement for the provision of Live at Home (Domiciliary Care) Services consist of the following (subject to update from time to time):

(a) Safeguarding Service User Belongings and Finances;
(b) SET Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Guidelines;
(c) DBS Risk Assessment Form;
(d) Medication Management;
(e) Medication Standards;
(f)  Environmental Policy;
(g) Information Policy Booklet;
(h) Information Policy Requirements for Contractors

Appendix 2 to Schedule 12 - CSV EHM data requirement

For further information on Safeguarding Procedures and Guidance please visit the Essex Safeguarding Adults Board.

Last updated: 14/11/2025