Health Issues

Circumstances can arise when the health of the population may be at risk because groups of individuals are exposed, or at risk of being exposed, to the following:

• infectious disease
• high levels of a hazardous substance
• adverse environmental conditions

One of our core functions is to facilitate an effective response to outbreaks and incidents, especially those which are likely to severely test the NHS and other public services.

Here you will find guidance and information about these issues.