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.

UKHSA weather warning guidance

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

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Safeguarding adults decision support framework (1)

The New Safeguarding Decision Support Framework is live. This framework has been co-designed with Adult Social Care, Essex Care Association, Care Providers, East of England Ambulance Service, Essex Fire & Rescue, Provide and colleagues in Southend County Council. Please do share within your organisations and take time to read, understand and embed into your daily practice.  This framework replaces the previous Safeguarding Decision Support Tool and provides clear pathways which will help you to understand when to raise a safeguard. See video overview below.

Pathways Overview Video