East of England Region

What we do

We provide experts and advice for infection control, emergency planning and environmental health issues to safeguard the people living in the East of England.

Our mission is to:

• Make sure threats to public health are identified, tracked and recorded
• Offer advice and operational support to the NHS
• Provide advice and support to the public
• Conduct research and development to minimise health risks

Our partners include the local and regional NHS, local authorities and the emergency services.

Our teams

Witham is home to the regional management team who support the:

• Local health protection units
• Regional epidemiology unit
• Health emergency planning advisors
• Environmental public health team

We're also supported by the regional microbiology network which provides laboratory analysis facilities.

How we can help you

Contact your local health protection unit for further information.

Regional Office

Health Protection Agency - East of England
8 Collingwood Road
Witham
Essex CM8 2TT
Tel: 0845 241 2266
Fax: 01376 302 278

 

Press Office
Tel: 01462 705329

Last reviewed: 1 November 2010