Infectious Diseases
Reduce the spread of infectious diseases
We can help reduce the spread of infectious diseases very simply by good hygeine practices and ensuring we are aware of the Government and Health Authorities advice on prevention.
Impact if we don't
- Health care and local authority services become overloaded
- Potential increase in mortalities
- Disruption to businesses due to staff shortages
Consequences
- Higher demand on our hospitals and GP practices
- Increased demand on our Emergency Services
- Ongoing disruption to businesses due to staff shortages www.nhs.uk/Livewell/homehygiene/Pages/how-clean-is-your-home.aspx
- Further information on infectious diseases can be found on the NHS Choices website: www.gov.uk/topic/health-protection/infectious-diseases