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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Registered Nurses working in Care Homes

The Provider Quality Innovation team hosts a programme of work designed to support Registered Nurses working in Care Homes.

The role of a nurse in a care home is very different from working in a hospital or with a Trust. Nurses working in care homes do not always have access to the same opportunities for learning and support as those working in the NHS and can often feel isolated.

Our Innovation programme of work aims to support Registered Nurses working in Care Homes and includes:

 

Useful links

Queens Nursing Institute: Publication "Transition to Care Home Nursing"

Last updated: 10/09/2025