UKHSA's Specialist Microbiology Services (SMS) is a network of 8 specialist clinical laboratories providing a comprehensive range of clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostic, and wider public health microbiology testing services to both the NHS and the private healthcare sector. SMS also includes 3 dedicated food, water and environmental (FW&E) testing hubs, who undertake statutory testing for the NHS, local authorities, and key industry partners. In addition, SMS provides contract research and sample access services to the global pharma, IVD, and wider life sciences sector (including academia) with a specific focus on the evaluation of new antimicrobials, vaccines, and infectious disease diagnostics. For more information on any of the above contact Alan Weddell (Senior Business Development Manager - (Specialist Microbiology Services) Alan.Weddell@ukhsa.gov.uk