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Care workers: wash hands with soap and running water says new Government guidance

Why hand gels are not suitable under many circumstances Understanding how and why infection is [...]

UKHSA advocate soap and water handwashing as norovirus spreads in care homes

Reminder that “alcohol hand gels don’t kill norovirus” “Norovirus outbreaks in care homes have risen [...]

Elderly and vulnerable people “at risk” from Norovirus

Hand washing is essential as illness spreads across the UK Press reports across the UK [...]

Handwashing message still not sufficiently robust as people fail to protect themselves – and others

Strong messaging regarding the effect on others has been suggested People around the globe have [...]

How handwashing prevents microbial infection

Soap and water – and a sound technique – are vital The importance of basic [...]

Can care homes adopt new measures with enhanced risk assessments called for post-lockdown?

Adding additional portable hand washing facilities suggested A recent Government announcement stated that care home [...]

‘SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands’ campaign adopted by UK home care company

Hand washing at the “point of care” is crucial says WHO Home care providers in [...]