Antimicrobial Resistance

Explore our policy work on AMR

The threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has now been recognised globally and it is estimated that 10 million people a year will die due to antimicrobial resistance by 2050 if no urgent action is taken. Explore more of the Microbiology Society’s policy work on antimicrobial resistance below.

Knocking Out AMR

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NAP Survey

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A roadmap for tackling AMR

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Knocking Out AMR Workshops | Summary Report

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Harnessing the Irish microbiology community to tackle AMR

 

Consultation responses 

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House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Under the microscope inquiry

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UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee inquiry on Antimicrobial Resistance

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NHS England: Antimicrobial Products Subscription Model Consultation

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Department of Health and Social Care: Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan Inquiry

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House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: The Antimicrobial Potential of Bacteriophages Inquiry

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Evaluation of the EU Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan

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House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee: Antimicrobial Resistance Inquiry (2018)

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House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: Antimicrobial Resistance Inquiry (2013)

 

Briefings 

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Wastewater

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Antimicrobial Resistance in the UK: Therapeutics and Vaccines

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Antimicrobial Resistance in the UK: Diagnostics and Surveillance

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A Sustainable Future: Antimicrobial Resistance Policy Report

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Antimicrobial Resistance Explainer

 

Position statements 

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LESPAR response to WHO Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2015)

 

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