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Introduction to the Civil Contingencies Secretariat

The Civil Contingencies Secretariat (CCS) sits within the Cabinet Office at the heart of central government. We work in partnership with government departments, the devolved administrations and key stakeholders to enhance the UK's ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.

This section contains more information about our work, so that practitioners can better understand how we can work together.

Aims and Objectives

What we are seeking to achieve, as part of the Government's wider counter-terrorism and resilience agenda.

• Aims and Objectives

How we work

Our organisation, including more background on our Assessments and Commitments, Capabilities, Strategy, Legislation and Corporate Services Teams.

• How we work

Achievements

What value CCS adds.

• Achievements

Key partner organisations

Those organisations we work closely with, and links to their websites.

• Key partner organisations

Events

How we are engaging with stakeholders.

• Events

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