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Strategic command arrangements for the NHS during a major incident

  • Document type:
    Guidance
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    19 December 2007
  • Gateway reference:
    9207
  • Pages:
    18
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to National Health Service (NHS) organisations regarding command, control and co-ordination arrangements, required in planning, preparing and responding to emergencies. It provides a platform for all NHS organisations to undertake emergency planning.

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