Heat-health alert for East of England

An amber heat-health warning has been issued by the UKHSA. The warning is in effect from the morning of 11 August 2026 through to the evening of 14 August 2026. Please ensure you keep up to date with weather reports reports and plan accordingly.

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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Provider Spotlight: Positive Risk Taking

Essex County Council’s Quality Improvement Team are regularly out visiting supported living services across the county. Oasis Care Services received an ‘Excellent’ in their PAMMS inspection, and the team were particularly impressed around the steps they have taken to encourage positive risk taking. Here are some of the adults sharing their expertise…