Special episode for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week - the 2022 ESPAUR Report is published

In this special episode for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, Martin talks to UKHSA subject experts about the ESPAUR Report (English Surveillance Programme for Antimicrobial Utilisation and Resistance) released earlier today. You can find out more on the report at the ESPAUR webinar on 23^rd November and can register here to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/espaur-report-2021-to-2022-webinar-tickets-439575370767 

 

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. UKHSA provides intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure.
 

UKHSA leads the English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance. ESPAUR publish a report annually which includes national data on antimicrobial prescribing and resistance, antimicrobial stewardship implementation, and awareness activities. It is published here during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.  

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report 

The national WAAW toolkit which includes a range of resources colleagues can use is available here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-antibiotic-awareness-day-resources-toolkit-for-healthcare-professionals-in-england