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The UK’s Department of Health has released a major proposed revision to their 2007 National Framework for responding to a pandemic, incorporating lessons learned from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.
This 71 page PDF document will be open for comment until June 17th, and according to the DOH, is targeted towards:
PCT CEs, NHS Trust CEs, SHA CEs, Care Trust CEs, Foundation Trust CEs, Medical Directors, Directors of PH, Directors of Nursing, Local Authority CEs,
Directors of Adult SSs, GPs, Communications Leads, Emergency Care Leads, Directors of Children's SSs, Nurses, Health Visitors, Clinicians, Managers,
Commissioners, Pharmacists, Doctors, Midwives, Paramedics, Dentists and other specific consultees as listed in the consultation document.
UK influenza pandemic preparedness strategy 2011: strategy for consultation
Launch date:22 March 2011
Closing date:17 June 2011
Creator/s:Department of Health, Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Welsh Assembly Government, The Scottish Government
Copyright holder:Crown
Gateway number:15774
Pandemic influenza is one of the most severe natural challenges likely to affect the UK, but sensible and proportionate preparation and collective action by the Government, essential services, business, the media, other public, private and voluntary organisations, and communities can help to mitigate its effects.
The UK has been preparing for an influenza pandemic for some years. These arrangements were tested by the H1N1 (2009) influenza pandemic although, in comparison with previous pandemics, the effects of the H1N1 (2009) influenza pandemic were relatively mild for the majority of people.
This document describes proposals for an updated, UK-wide strategic approach to planning for and responding to the demands of an influenza pandemic. It builds on, but supersedes, the approach set out in the 2007 National framework for responding to an influenza pandemic, taking account of the experience and lessons learned in the H1N1 (2009) influenza pandemic and the latest scientific evidence. A more detailed account of the science underpinning the proposals is being published along with this strategy.
