Health Protection Agency (HPA)
The Health Protection Agency's role is to provide an integrated approach to protecting UK public health through the provision of support and advice to the NHS, local authorities, emergency services, other Arms Length Bodies, the Department of Health and the Devolved Administrations. The Agency was established as a special health authority (SpHA) in 2003.
Address
Health Protection Agency (HPA)
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7PP London
Phone: 020 7759 2700 / 270
Fax: 020 7759 2733
email: webteam(@)hpa.org.uk
Activities:
- Research
Involved in research projects:
- The role of commensal microflora of animals in the transmission of extended spectrum ß-lactamases (ESBLs) Details of The role of commensal microflora of animals in the transmission of extended spectrum ß-lactamases (ESBLs)
Subordinate Institutions:
- WHO Collaborating Centre - Chemical Hazards & Poisons Division - Health Protection Agency (HPA - WHO Collaborating Centre)- Details of HPA - WHO Collaborating Centre