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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Share with us your views and experiences referring to the Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT)

The UCRT is committed to continually improving the support and services we provide to care homes like yours. To do this, we need your valuable insights.

The UCR service provides rapid support to people in crisis to help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and support recovery at home. We want to understand how easy it is to access the service, how well it meets your needs, and where improvements can be made to ensure it delivers timely, effective support to care home residents.

We kindly invite you to complete the below short questionnaire. Your feedback will directly influence how we shape our services and ensure we meet your needs more effectively.

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