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This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
The Advisory Group on Military and Emergency Response Medicine (AGMERM) provides specialist advice to the Ministry of Defence on the medical aspects of defence against chemical, biological and radiological threats. AGMERM works with the Ministry of Defence .
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
How to get medical help for emergencies, issues that can't wait until you can see your GP and dental emergencies.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is a Category 1 Responder (Civil Contingencies Act 2004), and provides specialist advice and support to the emergency services and NHS.
Who to call in an emergency, like police, fire or ambulance services.
The British Consulate General in Houston maintains and develops relations between the UK and the USA.
We provide the foundation and supporting framework for successful operations by ensuring joint capabilities like medical services, training, intelligence, information systems and cyber operations, are developed and managed. We also provide the command and control for overseas defence operations.
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
NAIR provides assistance to the police and other emergency services where no radiation expert is otherwise available.
Emergency alerts are broadcast from mobile phone masts. Find out if your phone or tablet can receive alerts.
Plans and resources in readiness for radiological and nuclear emergencies that may have an impact on public health.
Make an urgent or emergency application to get permission to make decisions for someone who lacks mental capacity including interim applications for people applying to be a deputy
A to Z on content relating to emergency response.
How networks and individuals can support the country's emergency planning, response and recovery, and keep systems and services running.
This guide sets out who has to apply for a permit, how to apply and explains the other rules covering travel to Antarctica.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) provides scientific and technical advice to support government decision makers during emergencies.
Check out your local council's emergency plan covering major incidents like flooding, flu pandemics and transport accidents
Guidance primarily for local responders covering some infrastructure issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of a UK emergency.
Contact details for local resilience forums in the UK, and information about what they do.
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