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Our scientists study the health effects of climate change, provide early warning and response to extreme weather events, quantify the health impacts of air pollution and monitor the risks posed by changes in the distribution of vector-borne disease or disruptions within the food system.

The scientific capabilities and technologies at our health security laboratories, including those in our science campuses at Porton Down, Chilton and Colindale and our regional labs co-located with the NHS, are at the core of our mission to protect people from all health hazards.

On Sunday 13 March: REGULATIONS ALL LIFTED. BUT IT’S GETTING WORSE AGAIN. Please get Vaccinated; appointments and walk-ins aren’t busy. According to the Gov.UK Coronavirus Dashboard SWF had 72 Covid cases in the week ended (w/e) 10 March, up from 52 w/e 3 March. But Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests that should be 640? … Continue reading An Update from Us 13.03.2022

You are invited to a Public Virtual meeting on 29 March 18:30-20:30 via Zoom. It is an opportunity for better collaborative working and services for patients and service users. This has the makings of the best NHS reorganisation for years and we want SWF to get the benefits. Keynotes speakers include "Mac" McKeever, Executive Lead, … Continue reading Public Virtual meeting

Content originally from GOV.UK Surveillance of COVID-19 Disease surveillance is one of UKHSA’s most essential functions. We ensure that we gather the right information at the right time – and present this information clearly and accurately to inform public health decisions in response to emerging or ongoing threats of disease. This information, which can also … Continue reading Understanding the transmission and future risk scenarios of COVID-19

Content originally from Office for National Statistics Estimates for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. This survey is being delivered in partnership with University of Oxford, University of Manchester, UK Health Security Agency and Wellcome Trust. This study is jointly led by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) working with the University of Oxford and Lighthouse laboratory to collect and test samples.  In England, the percentage … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK: 11 March 2022

One part of the work of UKHSA (as distinct from its aspects of the management of public health) is explained in this blog.

This grant is being publicised by SWFH&SCG as we know many of the people we’ve been and continue to support will be badly affected by the huge increases in energy bills as well as the increase in other prices and so taking advantage of this scheme may help people stay warm and be good for health and wellbeing.

Today marks the start of British Science Week, a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, and an opportunity to highlight health protection science and UKHSA’s contribution as an organisation with science at its heart.

At present they are open: Mondays, Wednesdays & Sundays, 0800-2000 From week commencing 21 March 2022 they will be open: Mondays, Saturdays & Sundays, 0800-2000. They will be handling pre-booked appointments and accommodating walk-ins as far as supplies allow. They remain very quiet and welcome encouragement of take-up.