Sussex & Surrey Health Protection Unit

The Health Protection Unit (HPU) provides specialist health protection advice as well as operational support on all health protection matters to NHS trusts, local authorities, community health services (including schools and social services), and the general public. The local authority and Primary Care Trust (PCT) areas served by the Unit are listed on our areas covered page.

It is responsible for the surveillance, investigation, prevention and control of communicable disease in the counties of Surrey, East and West Sussex. It is also responsible for assessing and advising on risks to public health associated with chemical, biological, radiological and other environmental hazards in Surrey and Sussex.

The Unit has offices in Leatherhead, Chichester and Lewes to provide a comprehensive service for the two counties. It is coterminous with the Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority (SHA).

General inquiries on infectious disease and health protection issues should be directed to NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.

Last reviewed: 29 May 2008