Accident and emergency departments - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Injuries;Broken bones;Accidents;Hospitals;Out-of-hours services Information on Accident and emergency departments from NHS Choices Around 13 million people visit accident and emergency (A & E) departments every ... [... more] NHS Direct
Emergency Preparedness and Response Training
Home /Emergency Response /Emergency Preparedness and Response Training The training department works with partner organisations to deliver specialist courses for health care providers and managers. These courses, funded by the Department of ... [... more] Health Protection Agency
Emergency Response
Emergencies, outbreaks of disease, and chemical incidents have the potential to cause disruption for communities on a large scale. Disease outbreaks and chemical incidents can develop very rapidly - so preparation and emergency planning are ... [... more] Health Protection Agency
Emergency contraceptive pill
Pill that can be taken up to three days after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy The emergency contraceptive pill, commonly known as the morning after pill, can be used by a woman to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. It is a method of ... [... more] NHS Direct
Heart attack - emergency first aid
Important: this is a brief guide to the emergency help that can be given in the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest before the arrival of emergency services. It is not intended as a replacement for a first aid or resuscitation course. If ... [... more] Net Doctor
