Protecting Our Patients and Yourselves When Visiting Our Sites

Infection prevention is everyone’s responsibility. For many people being treated in hospital and receiving care within our communities, infections can be serious, and in some cases, life-threatening.

Around 300,000 people a year acquire infections as a result of NHS care.  The most common types are respiratory infections (infections affecting breathing & lungs), urinary tract infections and surgical site infections.

They can also make existing medical conditions worse. Regular contact with staff, other residents, family and friends and the shared living space all mean infection can easily be passed around. It is therefore vital that we all  take the steps that can help prevent infection spreading.