Research and Development Group of the Infection Prevention Society
Joined March 2012
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Jun 2
The UK’s leading infection societies have published a landmark new report calling for urgent investment in the infection-specialist workforce.
📖 Read the report his.org.uk/media/tjco1mlz/wo…
📅 Join the workforce webinar on 3 June ow.ly/NvmJ50YSvpj
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May 26
This a a great opportunity to showcase all the amazing #IPC work being done by colleagues and teams! @IPS_Infection #Infectionprevention #patientsafety
May 26
Know someone who deserves recognition in IPC? 🌟
📅 IPS Awards nominations close midnight 1 June
👉 Submit your nomination today via the IPS website ips.uk.net/ips-opens-nominat… #Healthcare #IPC
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May 22
A fantastic opportunity to showcase all the real-world quality improvement #QI projects and #IPC #research being conducted to improve #patientsafety @IPS_Infection
May 22
🚨 Final call for abstracts for #IP2026! Submit your IPC research, QI project or innovation before 25 May. Topics include:
🦠 AMS
🧠 Behavioural science
🧴 Decontamination
🏥 Safe environments
🤖 AI in IPC
Early bird registration also closes soon: millbrook-events.co.uk/IP202…
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The ECDC welcomes 20 applicants for a 5-day observership at their headquarters in Solna. The call is open and will close on 19 May, so be sure to review the process and submit your application today!
💡Info: ow.ly/265Q50YQXo4
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Infection Prevention retweeted
May 5
Today is World Hand Hygiene Day.
Share your #SmallWinsSaveLives moment:
📸 Photo
🎥 Short video
📝 One sentence
What small change have you made?
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Infection Prevention retweeted
📢 Join our press conference on global health issues hosted by WHO Director-General @DrTedros today at 15.00 CET (Geneva time)!
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Mar 16
Measles is a highly contagious virus. For young children, it can be deadly.
But here is a dose of good news. Measles is preventable.
Measles vaccines have saved nearly 94 million lives in the past 50 years and children vaccinated against measles are protected for life.
#WorldMeaslesDay
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Mar 16
🧼 Be a Hand Hygiene Champion
Join our Hand Hygiene Monitors Course
📅 20–24 April 2026
Register now: forms.office.com/r/D50RNLJRf…
#HandHygiene #IPC
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Mar 16
🚨 Healthcare Workers
Join the Basic IPC/WASH Course
📅 13–17 April 2026
👥 Group booking rates available (5 )
Register now: forms.office.com/r/D50RNLJRf…
📩 fiki@icanetwork.co.za
📞 087 822 2828
#InfectionPrevention #IPC
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Mar 18
Recent cases of #Meningitis in Kent show why early recognition and a coordinated response to bacterial meningitis are so important.
We share what this means for IPC professionals, from spotting cases early to supporting outbreak response.
Read more: ips.uk.net/meningococcal-dis…
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Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.
The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.
➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis…
ALT What you need to know about meningitis
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Feb 6
Everyone deserves to feel valued & included. 💙
We’ve launched the IPS EDI Strategy, a long-term commitment to make our Society more inclusive, help members thrive, and strengthen infection prevention for all. ips.uk.net/ips-launches-new-…
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Feb 9
IPS Corporate Members – don’t miss our free Industry Partnerships & Insight Day!
💡 IPC priorities update
🤝 Meet NHS leaders
🎤 Speakers: Sally Palmer, Sue Green & Shanom Ali
📍 25 Feb | Tristel, Snailwell
🎟️ Free for members
➡️ ips.uk.net/events-calendar/i…
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Feb 11
🚨 Wales Branch Annual Conference – Shaping the Future of Safe Care 🚨
📅 19 Mar | 8:30am | Cardiff
Join us for IPC insights, leadership, AI, & networking!
💷 Members £20 | Non-members £50
🎥 Watch Bev’s video to find out more!
👉 ips.uk.net/events-calendar/w…
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Feb 12
🦷 We’ve drafted an updated Dental Audit Tool
We’ve created this version in response to requests from dental teams for clearer, evidence-based guidance.
⚠️ Please note: this is a draft version only
💬 Review the draft and share your feedback: ips.uk.net/new-review-launch…
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Feb 20
Nothing beats being there in person 👥
From meeting experts to discovering new innovations, in-person IPS events offer real connection, learning, and inspiration.
👉 Check out our six reasons why attending in person is worth it: ips.uk.net/6-reasons-to-atte…
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Feb 24
Registration is open for #IP2026!
Join us in Leeds this September for two inspiring days of learning, insight and innovation in IPC.
🎟️ Early Bird rates available until 25 May
📍 Royal Armouries, Leeds | 28–29 Sept 2026
millbrook-events.co.uk/event…
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Prevention is the best protection. Vaccines are your ally in staying healthy.
Get your recommended vaccines today!
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Feb 25
🧠👈 Forgetting to take your dose could cause a big problem for the future of antibiotics. #KeepAntibioticsWorking, and remember these simple steps:
💊 Don’t take them for colds or flu
💊 Don’t save them for later
💊 Take as directed
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Infection Prevention retweeted
Feb 18
🚀 Step Beyond the Ward! Explore how IPC impacts every setting at the IPS South West Branch Conference, 4 Mar, Exeter.
Expert talks, practical learning & networking all day.
🎟️ Members £20 | Non-members £50
Book here: ips.uk.net/events-calendar/s…
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