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 lead and link practitioner

The roles and responsibilities of the IPC lead or link practitioner is to act as the designated point of contact for IPC within their service or setting. They play a vital role in promoting safe practices, supporting outbreak response and embedding IPC principles into daily operations.