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.

Read the guidance

Essex County Council - Provider Hub
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Reminder: You can still borrow a blood pressure monitor from your local library

Stay on top of your health and check your blood pressure from home with Essex Library Service’s new loan scheme!

Borrow a blood pressure monitor from any Essex library or mobile library, or check your numbers with the freestanding monitors at selected libraries.

When you borrow a blood pressure monitor, you will also get:

  • Instructions on how to take readings and what to do with the results
  • A blood pressure diary to record your readings
  • Links to online resources, including instructional videos and further guidance

You do not need a GP referral, just a library card!

Find out more about borrowing a blood pressure monitor from your local library