Reports following Exercise Cygnus, 2016
Dear Sir / Madam,
In 2016, there was a cross-Government tier one pandemic influenza exercise called Cygnus. I believe this was carried out in October, between 18th and 20th.
This was coordinated by the Department of Health, as requested by the Cabinet Office, with input from LRFs across the country.
Please provide the report you produced as a result of Exercise Cygnus or other relevant analysis of the Cygnus exercise including how it was carried out, its findings, conclusions and recommendations for change.
Yours faithfully,
Helen Thomas
07894 005 118
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Derbyshire County Council
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Dear Ms Thomas
Thank you for your information request dated 26/02/20. I can confirm that
we do not hold the requested information. The request has been considered
under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The response to your request
is as follows:
In 2016, there was a cross-Government tier one pandemic influenza exercise
called Cygnus. I believe this was carried out in October, between 18th and
20th.
This was coordinated by the Department of Health, as requested by the
Cabinet Office, with input from LRFs across the country.
Please provide the report you produced as a result of Exercise Cygnus or
other relevant analysis of the Cygnus exercise including how it was
carried out, its findings, conclusions and recommendations for change.
I can confirm that Derbyshire LRF did not participate in Exercise Cygnus.
I hope this now deals with your request for information. However should
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Access to Information Solicitor
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Derbyshire County Council
County Hall
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DE4 3AG
Email: [email address]
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Kind regards
Julie Yates
Julie Yates
Information Governance Officer
Adult Social Care and Health
Derbyshire County Council | County Hall | Matlock | DE4 3AG
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