Guidance

Radiation emergencies: information for the public

Information on protecting yourself from radiation, including how to remove radioactive contamination from yourself.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 30 November 2023
• Last updated: 10 September 2024 — See all updates

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What to do in a radiation emergency

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What to do in a radiation emergency (easy read)

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How to remove radioactive material from your skin and clothes – self-decontamination guidance

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How to remove radioactive material from your skin and clothes – self-decontamination guidance (print version)

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How to remove radioactive material from your skin and clothes (easy read)

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This information is intended to inform members of the public on actions that they can take to protect themselves in the case of a radiation emergency. It can also be used by local authorities to support specific advice that they issue for nuclear emergency response plans.

Published 30 November 2023
Last updated 10 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 10 September 2024

   Updated links to 2024 handbook.

2. 30 November 2023

   First published.