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Lassa virus causes Lassa fever, an acute viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
Get a declaration of presumed death if a person has been missing for at least 7 years or you think they've died - form N208, certificate of presumed death, appeal, complain
You can make a claim for a ‘declaration of presumed death’ from the High…
Download and fill in a claim form (N208) with details about: yourself -…
You must advertise your application in a newspaper local to the missing…
You’ll have to attend a hearing about your claim with a High Court judge -…
The characteristics, diagnosis, management and epidemiology of necrotising fasciitis (NF).
How to spot anthrax, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Challenge a claim for a presumption of death declaration if you think the missing person is not dead or died on a different date or in a different place to what the claim says
The epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and management of plague.
Baby loss certificates for parents who experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks are now available for application from 9am today (22 February 2024).
Guidance for charity trustees about serious incidents: how to spot them and how to report.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
Safety leaflet on opioid medicines to help patients and their families reduce the risks of harm.
Employers guide to assessing fitness to work, including asking for medical evidence, fit notes, and dealing with long term or frequent absences.
Death of offenders in the community covers deaths of offenders supervised in the community by the probation service in England and Wales.
Many UK-based organisations can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad.
Advice to British people affected by crises abroad such as large-scale terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political unrest, and how the FCDO can help.
Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it
This information is provided to help British victims of rape and sexual assault overseas make informed decisions.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Reporting a death, wills, probate and Inheritance Tax
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