UKHSA is the UK's primary authority on chemical, radiation and environmental hazards, carrying out research to advance the knowledge about protection and prevention from the risks they present.

UKHSA invests in discovering and developing prospects, to bring about the maximal impact possible from their work. We aim to facilitate the transfer of our distinctive knowledge and capability to industry, government and the public. The UKHSA is 'open for business' and can offer access to the world-class expertise, facilities and intellectual property assets.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for planning, preventing and responding to external health threats, and providing intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage. UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.

As the UK's primary authority on radiation protection, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) represents a significant nationwide resource for industry, education, research and medicine.

Specific functions of UKHSA are to carry out research to advance knowledge about protection from the risks of radiation; to provide laboratory and technical services; to run training courses; to provide expert information; and to fulfil a significant advisory role to regulators, government, the public and others.

In 2003 the Health and Safety Executive recognised UKHSA (then HPA) as the UK's first Radiation Protection Adviser Body which was reaffirmed in 2008. UKHSA is now recognised by HSE as an RPA body under IRR17. Our expertise is also acknowledged worldwide with contributions to international bodies such as the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Our experts have in-depth knowledge and experience of a wide range of radiation protection equipment, pioneering innovative technologies (such as Electronic Personal Dosemeters) and developing and type-testing new instrumentation.

We provide a complete range of radiation protection services including:

• Working with UKHSA
• Chromosome Dosimetry Services
• Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Services
• Dental X-Ray Protection Services
• Dose Calculation Service (Radiopharmaceuticals)
• Environmental Radiological Assessment Services
• Internal Dose Calculation Software
• Instrument Testing Services
• Laser Protection Adviser Services
• Medical Exposures Group
• Non-Ionising Radiation Services
• PACE Probabilistic Accident Consequence Evaluation Software
• Patient Dosimetry Services
• PC-CREAM 08® - Radiological Impact Assessment Application Software
• Personal Dosimetry Service
• Radiation Protection Adviser Services
• Radiation Safety Training for the Workplace
• Radiochemistry Services
• Radon Measurement Services
• Training for Radiological Protection Professionals
• Veterinary Practice Radiation Protection Services
• Whole Body Monitoring Service