Project Steering Group
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In any action research project, the role of the steering group is central. It comprised representatives from key agencies involved both in the management of the epidemic and post-FMD recovery: Cumbria County Council, Rural Development Service, Business Link for Cumbria, Environment Agency, North Cumbria Health Authority, Voluntary Action Cumbria, DEFRA, North West Development Agency, NFU North West Region, Primary Care Trusts, GPs and other health professionals, veterinary practices. As recommended by the Dept of Health, this was chaired by Dr Peter Tiplady, former Director of Public Health for (the then) North Cumbria Health Authority.
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