Preparing for Emergencies Guidance
This guidance provides advice, considerations, and support from a strategic lens for Health Boards to effectively prepare for emergencies in compliance with relevant legislation.
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Document Title
Preparing For Emergencies: Guidance for Health Boards in Scotland
Owner & contact details
Scottish Government, Health (EPRR)
2ER, St. Andrews House,
1 Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG
Scottish Government Sponsor Department
Directorate for Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland
Publication Date
November 2023
Review Date
October 2026
eRDM Ref
A45563553
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Target audience
NHS Chief Executives Directors of Public Health
NHS Executive Leads for Resilience NHS Resilience Officers
Integration Joint Boards
Health and Social Care Partnerships Chief Officers
Regional Resilience Partnerships (RRP) Co-ordinators
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Relevant NHS Professional Colleges and representative bodies
Document Purpose
To provide strategic guidance for NHS Scotland Chief Executives and NHS Leaders on preparing for emergencies.
Description
An updated version of the 2013 Guidance of the same name, designed to support NHS preparations for emergencies by offering guidance on the implementation of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and other relevant legislation.
Divided into eight sections: two of which set the context, and the others more specifically address developing capability for specific incidents and care for people affected by incidents. Contains appendices to support planning processes.
Superseded Documents
Preparing for Emergencies: Guidance for Health Boards in Scotland (2013) ISBN: 978-1-78256-874-2 and Annex: Equalities, Human Rights and Resilience Planning
Action Required
Health Boards should follow this guidance to develop organisational plans for emergency preparedness and capability.
Contact
Email: health.eprr@gov.scot
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