We work to protect the health of the local population from communicable and infectious diseases and environmental hazards.
We have a duty to protect the health of the public and limit any unavoidable harm.
We work with the four Local Authority Environmental Health departments in Lothian and Public Health Scotland to:
- Avoid onward transmission of diseases through contact tracing.
- Identify and manage outbreaks in community settings such as care homes, Schools, Nurseries and Prisons.
- Support and advise Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Scottish Water, Animal Health and NHS staff.
- Manage and advise on environmental incidents such as chemical exposure, contaminated water, gas leak, etc.
- Educate and train a wide range of professional groups.
You can find information on infection prevention and control in the community in the National Manual for Infection Prevention and Control.
We are not directly involved with Immunisations or vaccinations. If you have an immunisation enquiry please contact NHS Lothian’s Vaccination Enquiries Helpline on 0300 790 6296 or loth.vaccenquiries@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
