IPC Field Reference

Infection Prevention & Control guidance for Trust crews

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Current alert

Flu Season 2025–26 Activity is higher than this time last year, especially in children. See UKHSA guidance for the current situation. ↗

A–Z of Infections PPE levels, precautions and patient advisories for 59 infections

Healthcare Waste Waste bag types, tiger bags, sharps bins and disposal guidance

Hand Hygiene The 3Rs and hand hygiene technique guidance

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Sharps Injury Guidance Immediate actions following a sharps or splash injury

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Skin Lesions & Rashes UKHSA guidance on recognising infections of public health importance

NHS IPC Manual National Infection Prevention and Control Manual for England