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Emergency preparedness division contacts

The right person to contact in the Emergency Preparedness Division will depend on the kind of information that you need. As a general rule the first point of contact should be the nominated person for emergency planning issues in your organisation.

Department of Health Emergency Preparedness Division (EPD)

  • Contact:
    Department of Health Emergency Preparedness Division (EPD)
  • Address:
    Room G12-G13
    Richmond House
    79 Whitehall
    London
    SW1A 2NL
  • Email:
  • Notes:
    National guidance and policy is prepared by the Department of Health Emergency Preparedness Division (EPD). They can be contacted if the HEPA is unable to resolve your query.

Cabinet Office Emergency Planning College

  • Contact:
    Cabinet Office Emergency Planning College
  • Address:
    Cabinet Office Emergency Planning College
    The Hawkshills
    Easingwold
    York
    YO6 3EG
  • Phone:
    01347 821 406
  • Fax:
    01347 822 575
  • Notes:
    The Cabinet Office Emergency Planning College at Easingwold, near York is an internationally recognised centre running courses on all aspects of major incident planning. There are currently two courses a year specifically for the NHS. It also has an extensive library.

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