Pandemic Flu
An effective response to a pandemic will require the co-operation of a wide range of organisations and the active support of the public. As there may be very little time to develop or finalise preparations, effective pre-planning is essential. Many important features of a pandemic will not become apparent until after it has started (ie when person-to-person transmission has become sustained), so plans must be:
- constructed to deal with a wide range of possibilities
- based on an integrated, multi-sector approach
- built on effective service and business continuity arrangements
- responsive to local challenges (eg rural issues) and needs
- supported by strong local, regional and national leadership, and
- in line with national planning guidelines.
The [LRF] Multi-Agency Pan Flu Plan is designed to cope with the non-health aspects of a pandemic influenza outbreak. The plan is a living document, and will be updated and revised as new guidance is released by Government