# Antimicrobial resistance awareness: toolkit for healthcare providers

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/af95ce92-fe45-459f-8566-d12876b9d523
Type: Guidance
Published: November 3, 2014
Updated: June 16, 2026

> Public Health England (PHE) has developed a comprehensive toolkit of resources to support healthcare providers, local authorities, and academic institutions in promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials. This guidance aligns with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) and European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD), operating within the UK's public health strategic framework to address the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance. Unlike standard inspection reports, this document does not detail specific company violations or inspection dates; instead, it focuses on broad public health engagement. PHE has issued formal communications to the National Health Service (NHS), universities, and professional organizations, urging them to register for WAAW and EAAD activities and to participate in the Antibiotic Guardian campaign. The required actions involve using the provided toolkit to plan local activities and encouraging individual and organizational pledges to manage antimicrobials more effectively. The document serves as a proactive measure to coordinate national efforts, and historical guidance remains accessible via the National Archives to ensure continuity in public health messaging and strategic planning.

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## Content

A toolkit of resources to support healthcare providers, local authorities and others in planning activities for WAAW and EAAD as well as engagement with the Antibiotic Guardian campaign , to encourage responsible use of antimicrobials. Letters to NHS, universities and professional organisations to sign up for WAAW , EAAD activities and Antibiotic Guardians were published by Public Health England and are available from the National Archives. Previous guidance is available from the National Archives.

## Attachments

- [World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) and European Antibiotic  Awareness Day (EAAD)](/government/publications/european-antibiotic-awareness-day-resources-toolkit-for-healthcare-professionals-in-england/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week-waaw-and-european-antibiotic-awareness-day-eaad)