From 1 April 2026 two new organisations are responsible for planning and overseeing local NHS services. If you live in Hertfordshire go to the Central East ICB website. If you live in west Essex go to the Essex ICB website. 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.