Tuberculosis (TB): Guidance for prison officials

Synopsis

This resource is for non-clinical prison staff who are providing care for individuals in prisons. It aims to raise awareness of TB.  The resources provide information about symptoms of TB, testing, treating and supporting the individuals who have been diagnosed with the disease in prisons.

Additional information

These information resources are being evaluated, as part of National Knowledge Service - TB, and we welcome any feedback. The evaluation results will be used to prepare revised versions of these resources.

Evaluation forms in Word format are available from the National Knowledge Service - TB pages.

HPA Prison infection prevention team

Last reviewed: 9 December 2011