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Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
Information for healthcare professionals to protect the public from pressure ulcers (bed sores).
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
How to spot lumpy skin disease, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it spreading.
Clinicians are provided with actions to complete when managing infectious diseases in the asylum seeker population.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods. We provide scientific and operational leadership, working with local, national and international partners...
Information for clinicians and patients.
The review of the safety of isotretinoin has concluded.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Public Health Wales is an NHS body whose purpose is to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. We improve the quality, equity and effectiveness of healthcare services and protect people from infectious and environmental hazards.
How to account for VAT on goods and services provided by registered health professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Information to help healthcare professionals make decisions about the planning and provision of services using child and maternal health data and intelligence.
Information on the programme, including the screening tests, commissioning, quality assurance, education and training.
Get support from your local health protection team (HPT) to prevent and reduce the effect of diseases and chemical and radiation hazards
The Human Animal Infections and Risk Surveillance (HAIRS) group identifies and assesses emerging infection risks to human health.
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