Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to stay safe and help prevent the spread

Keep acting responsibly to protect yourself and others. Continue to follow the guidance on GOV.UK.

For information on getting tested, vaccines, coronavirus news and data, and support for businesses and residents, go to the Coronavirus hub .

Contact us

Opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm, unless otherwise mentioned.

To report abuse or neglect:

If you believe someone is in immediate danger, dial 999. Otherwise call us on the numbers below:

Telephone: 0345 603 7630
Out of hours telephone: 0345 606 1212
Email: socialcaredirect@essex.gov.uk

Telephone: 0345 603 7627
Out of hours telephone: 0345 606 1212
You can also report a concern using our online Request for support form

If your enquiry is about coronavirus, please visit our coronavirus hub for the latest advice.

Check to see if the service you require is listed on this page. If not, visit our general enquiries page.

Telephone: 0345 603 7635
Email: lifelong.learning@essex.gov.uk

Telephone: 0345 603 7630
Out of hours telephone: 0345 606 1212
Email: socialcaredirect@essex.gov.uk

Telephone: 03330 135 860
Open 8:30am to 4:30pm

Telephone: 0345 603 7630
Email: blue.badge@essex.gov.uk

Telephone: 0345 603 7627

Telephone: 03330 135 000

Telephone: 0345 603 7631
This number is for urgent enquiries only. Visit the highways website to report a new problem or to check an existing problem

Telephone: 0345 603 7628

This number is for payments to Essex County Council
Telephone: 0345 603 7637

Telephone: 0345 603 2200
For Early Years and Family Information Service (FIS), please refer to our web pages.

To request information under the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act, go to request information

To send us a complaint or compliment, complete our online form.