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 a skin condition caused by an immune reaction to the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and their saliva, eggs and faeces. The typical clinical presentation of infection is intense itching associated with burrows, nodules and redness, often worse at night....
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...
Scabies IPC Policy for General Practice. Scabies is due to a parasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei. They are too small to be seen by the naked eye. The females lays eggs in burrows several millimetres in length under the surface of...
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
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 06/05/2025
During winter, there is an increase in cases of Norovirus, Flu and COVID-19. Any additional decorations within the care home can prevent effective cleaning of the environment and harbour bacteria and viruses. Cleaning during the time decorations are out remains...
During winter, there is an increase in cases of Norovirus, Flu and COVID-19. Any additional decorations within the General Practice can prevent effective cleaning of the environment and harbour bacteria and viruses. Cleaning during the time decorations are out remains...
What to following a needlestick/sharps injury. Poster showing the first four steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please...
There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. SICPs must be used by all care staff in all situations for contact with...