Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when microbes mutate over time, becoming resistant to the antimicrobial agents. As a result of this, treating infections becomes increasingly difficult and, in some cases, impossible. Researchers have estimated that AMR caused 1.27 million deaths in 2019.
Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is a commitment to promoting and monitoring the use of antimicrobials in order to preserve their future effectiveness. It is both a national and a global priority.
Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation Bulletin - Special Edition, WAAW 2024
WAAW 2024 Posters
- GP practices
- UTC/OOH
- Secondary care
- Community Pharmacy
- Dental practices
- Primary Schools and Early Years
WAAW 2023 Activities for Primary Care Workforce
Patient facing video on AMS
National UTI Campaign resources (NHSE and UKHSA hosted on TARGET website)
TARGET antibiotics toolkit hub (hosted by RCGP)
Antimicrobial Resistance Programme: shared workspace on FutureNHS (login required to access)
WHO World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (annually, from 18th-24th November)
Keep Antibiotics Working: public health campaign supporting efforts to reduce inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics