Clinical Services: Infectious Diseases

The aim of Clinical Services ID is to support infection specialists in their daily work, addressing issues of current concern and importance. This includes the delivery of clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, infection control, public health and other infection-related clinical specialties.

Issues currently under discussion include: NHS England commissioning of infection services (ID, HIV and complex bone and joint infections), workforce issues and training in Infection.

The Clinical Services Secretary is a member of the Microbiology/Infectious Diseases Clinical Services Committee.

The BIA Clinical Services Secretary (Infectious Diseases) post is currently shared by Dr Anna Checkley and Dr Jo Herman.

See BIA Council page for contact details.