National Health Service in Scotland Manual of Guidance:
Responding to Emergencies

PART 1 - INTRODUCTION

NHS Scotland
Emergency Planning
Principles
Planning Responsibilities

PART 2 - ORGANISATION

Introduction
Central Government
NHS Scotland
Local Government
Emergency Services
Industrial / Commercial / Other Organisations

PART 3 - PROCEDURES

Introduction
Mobilisation
Site Of Major Incident
Casualty Care At The Site
Hospital Response
Primary/Community Care Services Response
Management Of Emergency Response
Public Information
After The Emergency

PART 4 - TRAINING AND EXERCISES

General
Training
Exercises

ANNEXES

Annex A: The Scottish Executive
Annex B: NHS Board Areas in Scotland
Annex C: Health Emergency Planning Authorities in Neighbouring Countries
Annex D: Scottish Ambulance Service
Annex E: Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Annex F: NHS in Scotland Centrally Managed Services
Annex G: Local Authorities in Scotland
Annex H: Police Forces in Scotland
Annex I: Offshore Emergencies
Annex J: Incidents Involving Ionising Radiation
Annex K: Reception and Treatment of Casualties from Abroad
Annex L: Communications
Annex M: Incidents Involving Chemicals
Annex N: Overall Control Arrangements
Annex O: Arrangements for Liaison with the Media
Annex P: Incidents Involving Infection/Infectious Disease
Annex Q: Dealing with large Numbers of Burns Casualties
Annex R: Contact Details