From 1 April 2026 two new organisations are now responsible for planning and overseeing NHS services for local people. The last day of operation for Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB was 31 March 2026. Find out more

IPC infectious diseases

National guidance outlines clear, evidence-based IPC practices to manage communicable diseases, notifiable infectious diseases and high consequence infectious diseases. These protocols help safeguard patients, staff and the wider community across all care settings.