Infectious diseases - investigation
The Department of Health deal with infectious diseases in humans whilst the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) deal with infectious diseases for plants and animals. The emergency planning unit works with the emergency services, government departments and other units within the local authority to mitigate the effects of any outbreak.
Human and animal infectious diseases often make headline news, with rural areas of the United Kingdom under quarantine or outbreaks reported in hospitals or schools. The information, guidance and links on this page are there to help you learn about, and plan for such events. It is important to listen to advice from your local health authorities and your employer as to what you should do if you suspect you have been exposed to an infectious disease. If in doubt contact NHS 111. .jpg "Choose well logo") Choose well - getting the right treatment
When it comes to getting the right treatment, knowing your options can really help to ensure that you are seen by the right person in the shortest time possible. The choose wellpage on the North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust website explains the different services available and when and why you should use them. You can also see what services are available in each area of North Yorkshire and York.  | |  | | Related information from NHS Choices
Find and choose servicesUse the Find and choose servicessearch tool from NHS Choices to find your local GP or doctor; accident and emergency unit; minor injury unit; hospital; dentist; pharmacist (chemist); optician; carers support organisation; and more. Health A-Z - conditions and treatmentsUse the Health A-Z - conditions and treatmentssection of NHS Choices to find information on a range of health conditions and their related treatments. The section also contains information and advice about medicines and general health matters. .gif "Content supplied by NHS Choices")
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- Association of British Insurers
This link provides access to an information zone that provides insurance guidance, as well as information and advice on planning for a variety of situations.
- Department of Health website
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.
- Directgov - preparing for emergencies
An emergency can happen at any time and in any place. Find out from Directgov how to prepare for an emergency wherever you happen to be.
- North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum (NYLRF)
The North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum is the emergency website for North Yorkshire, providing information on how to prepare for an emergency; details about any emergencies that are happening; and help for people to recover from emergencies.
- The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Defra makes policy covering the natural environment; biodiversity; plants and animals; sustainable development; food, farming and fisheries; animal health and welfare; environmental protection and pollution control; and rural communities and issues.
- Trading Standards Institute - business guidance
A selection of advice for businesses from the Trading Standards Institute on a variety of subjects including fair trading, food and weights and measures.
- World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.
- Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Yorkshire Ambulance Service covers almost 6,000 square miles of varied terrain; employs around 4,460 staff; and provides 24-hour emergency and healthcare services to a population of more than five million.
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