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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Wellbeing at work relates to every aspect of working life, from the working environment to how the workforce feels about themselves.

Supporting the health and wellbeing of the workforce is essential in making sure that people with care and support needs and their families receive good quality care so they can live as independently as possible. 

We know there is now an increased focus on providers demonstrating how they are supporting workforce wellbeing in the new single assessment framework. Please follow the link below to explore the resources available to you.

Wellbeing resource finder (skillsforcare.org.uk)

Last updated: 14/10/2024