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Preparing for Emergencies- Guidance For Health Boards in Scotland
The document provides strategic guidance for Health Board Chief Executives and NHS Senior Managers on fulfilling their obligations under the Civil Contingencies 2004 and other key legislation underpinning emergency preparedness, response and recovery.
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| Document Title | Preparing For Emergencies: Guidance for Health Boards in Scotland |
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| Owner & Contact Details | NHSScotland Resilience Scottish Government, St. Andrew's House, 1 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Tel: 0131 244 2705, nhsscotlandresilienceteam@scotland.gsi.gov.uk |
| Scottish Government Sponsor Department | Health and Social Care Directorates (Health Workforce and Performance Directorate) |
| Publication Date | August 2013 |
| Review Date | April 2015 |
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| Target Audience | NHS Chief Executives Directors of Public Health NHS Resilience Officers Regional Resilience Partnerships RABS Voluntary Sector Group Health Professional Colleges and representative bodies Scottish Government Directorates |
| Document Purpose | To provide strategic guidance for NHSScotland Chief Executives and NHS Leaders on preparing for emergencies in the context of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 |
| Description | Guidance on implementation of Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and relevant legislation on preparing the NHS for emergencies. 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| Superseded Documents | NHS in Scotland Manual of Guidance: Responding to Emergencies, 2005 |
| Action Required | National Health Service in Scotland Manual of Guidance: Responding to Emergencies, 2005 |
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Email: NHSScotland Resilience Unit
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