South East Region

What we do

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

London 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.

Last reviewed: 16 October 2008