Infection prevention and control means doing everything possible to prevent infection from both developing and spreading to others. The following resources are available to purchase and a selection are free to download and will assist you in preventing healthcare associated infections.
A factsheet for issue to service users, relatives and visitors, giving advice and information on scabies. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Care Homes, Domiciliary Care settings and General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 06/05/2025
Scabies is the name of a skin condition caused by an immune reaction to the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and their saliva, eggs and faeces. The typical presentation is an intensely itchy rash often worse at night. The rash is associated...
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Care Homes and Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 06/05/2025
During winter, there is an increase in cases of Norovirus, Flu and COVID-19. Any additional decorations within communal areas can prevent effective cleaning of the environment and harbour bacteria and viruses. Cleaning during the time decorations are out remains extremely...
Poster showing the steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note copies of the poster...
SICPs must be used by all Domiciliary care staff in all situations for contact with service users, their care equipment or environment. SICPs are the foundation for safe practice and protect service users, visitors and staff, from infection. There is...
A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using standard infection control precautions. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be...
Good practice is to display signs indicating where spillages kits are stored. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Please...
Poster showing service users and visitors the correct technique for handwashing to help reduce the spread of infection. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please...
Information leaflet for relatives and visitors. Contact with friends and relatives is fundamental to health and wellbeing. This leaflet contains information to help you prevent the spread of infection and supports safe visiting during an outbreak of infection. Size: A5...