Doctors have a statutory duty to notify the local Health Protection Team (HPT) of suspected cases of certain infectious diseases and non-infectious health hazards that could represent significant harm to human health.

Doctors are also required to notify the HPT of new or emerging diseases when they suspect there is a risk of significant harm to human health. If a suspected notifiable disease is diagnosed, there is no need to wait for laboratory confirmation.

See the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) notifiable diseases poster in Downloads for details of diseases and the need for urgent notification. The UKHSA notification form should be sent to the HPT within three days and, if the case is considered urgent, it should also be reported verbally within 24 hours.

Supported by Specialist Microbiology Services (see Resources).

From 16 April 2024, two north London teams (NWL and NENCL) joined to become one North London Health Protection team. 

North London Health Protection Team 
t: 030 0303 0450 (also can be used for urgent queries and out of hours for healthcare professionals). 

Alternatively, you can email: london.region@ukhsa.gov.uk or phe.london.region@nhs.net (if sending patient-identifiable information from a NHS.net account).

How to Refer

Locations

North London HPT

North London HPT Colindale