Community Infection Prevention and Control Service

Health protection is a statutory responsibility of the DPH and delivered by a range of partners. The DPH has responsibility for the overview of prevention and control infection and communicable disease in the population. This role includes being assured that effective arrangements are in place to prevent and control infection across health, social care and wider community settings including education settings. The aim of the Community IPC service is to protect County Durham residents by reducing the risk of infecti...