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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Safeguarding Adult Review (BEN) - Safe Care at Home

To support the learning from a recent Safeguarding Adult Review please see below the key takeaways from the review including a summary of key findings and a reminder of good practice.

Practitioner Learning Brief Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR)