Essex County Council spent approximately £773m in the 2025/26 financial year on adult care services. It should be noted that a proportion of this spend will be with providers who do not have a base within the administrative area of Essex.
Detailed below is the budgeted Adult Social Care Spend within each market for 2026/27.
Residential Markets
| Markets | Spend per annum 2026/27 budget £m |
|---|---|
| Older People | 215.9 |
| Working Aged | 128.2 |
| Mental Health | 15.2 |
| Supported Living | 129.3 |
| Extra Care | 5.1 |
Community Markets
| Markets | Spend per annum 2026/27 budget £m |
|---|---|
| Equipment Services | 16.4 |
| Reablement Services | 30.1 |
| Domiciliary Care | 174.1 |
| Day Opportunities | 28.9 |
| Direct Payments | 79.0 |