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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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The Essex Care Search website has been created to help people find a care home either for themselves, a relative or a loved one.

You can use the website to search for an older people residential or nursing care home within Essex and refine the results based on location, the type of care, and facilities the home can provide.

Our public guidance document for Essex Care Search is linked below.

Public User Guidance

A playlist to our public video guides demonstrating how to use some of the key features in Essex Care Search can be accessed below. The links will open YouTube in a new window.

Public Video Guides Playlist

Use the following link to access the Essex Care Search website: www.essexcaresearch.org

Please note Essex Care Search is not supported on the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser, we recommend using either Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

Contact Us

If you need any help with the Essex Care Search system, please contact:

Tel: 03330 322 939
Email: support@essexcaresearch.org

Public Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend using either Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to access Essex Care Search?

The system is not supported on Microsoft Internet Explorer

The Essex Care Search website is free to use, does not require an account to be created or ask for any personal information to carry out a care home search.

No, the public can view vacancies in Essex Care Search, but it is not currently possible for the public to book beds. Please contact the provider directly to enquire about booking a vacant bed.

Last updated: 22/04/2026