Business Continuity Planning
Any incident whether it is large or small, accidental or deliberate, can cause major disruption to your business. However, by planning in advance you will be able to resume your day to day business sooner.
Latest Knowledge Base Articles
Letter to business - maintaining social distancing outside work
Letter to business - maintaining social distancing outside work
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives
On Monday 4th January 2021, the Prime Minister announced a third full ‘lockdown’ in England during a televised address to the nation in order to contain the spread of the virus. The national COVID-19 Alert Level has been raised to Level 5 (Red) meaning 'a material risk of healthcare services being overwhelmed' (within 21 days). The key message is **Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives**. The law has been updated to reflect these changes.
Cooking Safety Month
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are reminding everyone about the importance of kitchen safety advice as part of a national month-long focus on cooking.
Visit the Hazard House online to learn about fire safety
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched an updated version of its online Hazard House, a 360° virtual tour that highlights the importance of fire safety.
President’s Medal for Paul Williams
Paul Williams, the LRF Manger, has been presented with a President’s Medal from the Faculty of Public Health in recognition of his excellent work during the Salisbury Novichok attack in 2018.
2020 Christmas letter from the LRF
2020 Christmas letter from the LRF
Protective Security Information for the Business Community
By downloading the ACT App, organisations havev access to the latest CT Policing information & guidance
Wiltshire and Swindon Local Resilience Forum commitment to COVID-19 response
The Wiltshire and Swindon Local Resilience Forum has reaffirmed its commitment to work together to keep people safe as the country prepares to leave the national COVID lockdown
Stay safe and warm this winter
With much colder weather on the horizon, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people about the best ways to stay safe and warm this winter.
Mines and Caves Advice
Local emergency services are highlighting the dangers of exploring underground
without proper equipment or clothing.
Looking after yourself when working outdoors in the sun
Advise on looking after yourself when working outdoors in the sun and extreme heat.
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) website provides a whole raft of helpful advice and guidance including Staying Secure During COVID-19 and Returning to Work.
Advice for keeping healthy in hot weather
It’s important to make sure you stay safe in the sun: apply sunscreen regularly, stay hydrated, and protect your head from the sun.
Stay Safe
A short film capturing the actions that people should take in the event of a firearms or weapons attack.
Lockdown Procedures for Schools Guidance
This document is based on the NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office) Guidance Note 1/205 - Developing Dynamic Lockdown Procedures.
Resources for businesses
Useful resources for business cyber security
World Class Policing Award LRF 2019
Partners of the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) and Wiltshire Police won a prestigious World Class Policing Award in November 2019 in recognition of an ‘outstanding’ response to the 2018 Novichok attacks in Salisbury and Amesbury.
Keeping your home warm, efficient and safe
Advice on keeping your home warm, efficient and safe during cold weather.
Noroviris
Norovirus is an extremely fast acting bug. There is no vaccine or immediate treatment for the virus. Prevention is the best form of defence and the best way to stay bug-free is with thorough personal and environmental hygiene.