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.
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 in an editable PDF format Page updated: 29/02/2024
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, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies...
New leaflet Information leaflet for relatives and visitors Contact with friends and relatives is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of care home residents. This leaflet contains information to help you prevent the spread of infection and supports safe visiting...
A poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note...
This Policy sets out the practices required to reduce the infection risks involved with catheter use. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Alternatively, a complete set of IPC...
A guide to help you assess what is normal urine and when rehydration is required. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 04/11/2024
New Pack FOR SUPPORTED LIVING OR SHELTERED HOUSING COMPLEX Are you struggling with an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis? Purchase: Available @ £44.99, including postage (please see order form for multiple copy prices). Alternatively, a digital version is available to purchase at...
A factsheet for issue to service users and visitors giving advice and information on viral gastroenteritis. A4 colour double sided factsheet Target: Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available to purchase individually. Page updated: 04/11/2024 Save and complete...
Norovirus is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in the UK. Many people refer to it as ‘gastric flu’ or the ‘winter vomiting bug’. It is a highly infectious virus spreading easily from person to person. A downloadable Community Infection...
A poster showing correct and incorrect ways of wearing a face mask. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available to purchase individually. Page updated: 12/08/2025 Save...