Angloplas Dispensers Help Reduce the Risk of Cross Infection
Angloplas are a UK manufacturer who specialise in producing dispensers for the health and hygiene industry. Although these are designed to keep the workplace tidy…
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Hygiene and Infection Control
ID NOW™ – Helping You to Put Your Residents’ Needs First
ID NOW™ Helping you to put your residents’ needs first by treating them quickly, and isolating where needed. AN EASY-TO-USE INSTRUMENT, PROVIDING POSITIVE RESULTS FOR:…
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Is Your Care Home Ready for its 2023 CQC Inspection?
For any care home, the laundry process is critical to maintaining stringent hygiene standards and is therefore service area that will be closely evaluated upon…
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Priorities For Operational Success Within The Care Home
By Nicola Whittaker, National Account Manager at Miele Professional (www.mielecarehome.co.uk) Whilst the pressures of the pandemic have eased, its lasting impact on the care industry…
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Reduce Your Operating Costs!!
Opeque can assist in reducing energy bills, complying with legislation, managing health and safety and achieving a sustainable operation. Over years, Opeque has worked with…
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Noroviruses: Outbreak Management and Disinfectant Choice
By James Derham (BSc (hons)), Liam Grimshaw (MSc by research, BSc (hons)) Enteric virus (EV) outbreaks are prevalent in the care home community, with 73%…
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ID NOW™ – Helping You to Put Your Residents’ Needs First
ID NOW™ Helping you to put your residents’ needs first by treating them quickly, and isolating where needed. AN EASY-TO-USE INSTRUMENT, PROVIDING POSITIVE RESULTS FOR:…
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Legionella Sampling: Part 3 – Testing Methods & What Next?
By Roy Sullivan / Authorising Engineer [Water], Water Hygiene Centre Ltd (www.waterhygienecentre.com) Methods used for testing Legionella and other water samples Whilst there are many…
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How to Care for Your NHS Uniform
By Peter Gretton, Senior Fabric Technologist at Alexandra (www.alexandra.co.uk/garment-care.com) A clean and defect-free uniform provides the first step towards adequate infection prevention and control, something…
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Guidance for Staff Returning or Joining the Care Sector
COVID-19 is an infectious disease that is highly contagious (Li, 2020). While most people will experience mild to moderate symptoms, the elderly are at greater…
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Callero Shield for Care Homes and Clinics
For over 40 years, Gratnells Medical products have been widely used for hospital storage. From trolleys and frames, to trays and accessories,
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‘Absolutely Vital’ For Nursing Staff To Be Valued And Supported During Coming Months, Says NHS Employers
Responding to the findings of an RCN survey showing an increase in nursing staff thinking of leaving the profession, Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers, which is part of the NHS Confederation, said:
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Major Milestone Hit As Two Billion Items Of PPE Delivered
Two billion items of PPE have been delivered to NHS and social care staff across the UK since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government has announced today.
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Avery Tucks In For The Care Worker’s Charity!
Avery Healthcare are a major sponsor and supporter of the Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), a UK organisation that supports current and former care workers with…
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CQC Books Testing Appointments For Nearly 12,500 Care Staff
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been contacting adult social care providers to book appointments for their staff to be tested for COVID-19. Since 10…
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