Training for Ebola NHS Scotland

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Dear NHS Health Scotland,

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act (4/11/14).

I would like to know if any specific training is underway in Scotland to ensure all front-line staff in local NHS hospitals are prepared in how to deal with suspected cases of Ebola.

If so, I would like to know what specific training is being undergone.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,
Anna Black

HealthScotland-FOI (NHS HEALTH SCOTLAND), NHS Health Scotland

Dear Anna,

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-----Original Message-----
From: Anna Black [mailto:[FOI #237436 email]]
Sent: 04 November 2014 01:16
To: HealthScotland-FOI (NHS HEALTH SCOTLAND)
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Training for Ebola NHS Scotland

Dear NHS Health Scotland,

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act (4/11/14).

I would like to know if any specific training is underway in Scotland to ensure all front-line staff in local NHS hospitals are prepared in how to deal with suspected cases of Ebola.

If so, I would like to know what specific training is being undergone.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,
Anna Black

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