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How you can report cases of modern slavery in the UK if you’re a first responder.
How the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
Evidence-based recommendations to protect first responders from exposure to fentanyl.
This document aims to clarify what is expected of category 1 and 2 responders in England and Wales.
This section supports Category 1 and 2 responders by publishing in one place generic information about the industries covered by the Act.
Information to help first responders, including emergency service workers, following a terrorist attack.
Highlighting UK expertise in providing products and services that support the activities of first responders, both police and firefighters.
A guide for the assessment and management of public health impacts for frontline responders.
To be used in conjunction with the non-statutory Emergency Response and Recovery and statutory Emergency Preparedness guidance.
This guide provides a tested methodology for selecting and agreeing lead responders.
This guidance is intended for the development of local action plans for identifying groups of people who may be vulnerable in an emergency.
Guidance on the establishment of a Science and Technical Advice Cell (STAC) within the multi-agency Strategic Co-ordination Centre (SCC).
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
The government is expanding the NHS Volunteer Responders programme into social care.
Coal Authority marks a major milestone in its work, with February marking a year since it was granted Category 2 responder status.
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
Lexicon of UK civil protection terminology.
The role of voluntary organisations in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.
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