Guidance

Counter terrorism protective security advice for health

Guidance on reducing the risk from terrorism in the healthcare sector.

• From: National Counter Terrorism Security Office
• Published: 1 January 2009

This publication was withdrawn on 11 November 2020

This document is out of date. See the current guidance on increasing the protection of crowded places from a terrorist attack.

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Counter terrorism protective security advice for health

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Details

This guidance has been replaced.

Please see the updated Crowded Places guidance here

NaCTSO has researched and produced a guidance booklet addressing security issues related to threat from a terrorist attack. It is intended to cover all NHS sites and the private sector.

The principles and procedures outlined in this booklet are based on recommendations derived from the experience of specialists, aiming to reduce the risk for staff, patients and visitors through knowledge and learning, as well as understanding the threat they may face and the proportionate measures they can undertake to reduce their vulnerabilities.

Each Health Care site will require unique site-specific advice to complement this generic guidance. For further assistance please contact your CTSA or use the non emergency police telephone number 101.

Published 1 January 2009