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UKHSA: What we do

See our science and technology working areas, and find out how to access our world-class specialist services and facilities.

UKHSA works with industry, academia and government to make the nation’s health secure. We provide world-class intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage. On this page, you can find:

  • what we do
  • the services we offer
  • our facilities
  • how to work with UKHSA

Working with UKHSA

We work with industry, academia and government. To find out how we can help you, get in touch with our team.

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What we do

Our work protects every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats.

UKHSA science

Evaluation and translation

Radiation, chemical and environmental hazards (RCE)

Specialised microbiology and laboratories

Scientific strategy and development

Virology and pathogenesis, pathogen characterisation

Clinical and public health

Health protection operations

Data, analytics and surveillance

Contact business@ukhsa.gov.uk for more information about our work


Working with UKHSA

Find out what UKHSA does, how to work with us and how you can benefit from our expertise.

Services and facilities

Our specialist facilities are available for use by other government departments and non-government organisations.

Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC)

The Vaccine Development and Evaluation Centre (VDEC) works across sectors to build, evaluate and deliver vaccines and therapeutic products.

Updates to this page

Published 20 May 2024
Last updated 16 July 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added the VDEC form link.

  2. First published.