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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...
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) provides scientific and technical advice to support government decision makers during emergencies.
The Resilience Capabilities Programme aims to increase the capability to respond to and recover from civil emergencies and provides advice on preparing for a crisis.
Your legal right to time off to care for dependants - when you can take time off, how long you get, your rights
Life-saving and fire-fighting equipment that ships must carry and how to maintain and service it.
Find out how to prepare for an emergency in your area. There are simple and effective steps you can take to be more prepared.
Check out your local council's emergency plan covering major incidents like flooding, flu pandemics and transport accidents
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.
How the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
Minutes and papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings held in April 2020.
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