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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International Worker Pool

Providers: please remember that we still hold a pool of workers that have been affected by the revocation of their employer’s sponsorship license and are available to work.

Therefore, please complete the below form if you are actively looking to recruit in Essex, Southend, Thurrock, Hertfordshire and Suffolk.

Care Providers - Recruiting international care workers form