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Thunderstorm asthma: As spring blossoms and we approach the season for these events, in this blog we take a look at the interplay between the weather and our health and how we can use our scientific surveillance systems to inform future public health responses.

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