Infection Prevention

📢 Join our press conference on global health issues hosted by WHO Director-General @DrTedros today at 15.00 CET (Geneva time)!

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

🧼 Be a Hand Hygiene Champion Join our Hand Hygiene Monitors Course 📅 20–24 April 2026 Register now: forms.office.com/r/D50RNLJRfM #HandHygiene #IPC

🚨 Healthcare Workers Join the Basic IPC/WASH Course 📅 13–17 April 2026 👥 Group booking rates available (5+) Register now: forms.office.com/r/D50RNLJRfM 📩 fiki@icanetwork.co.za 📞 087 822 2828 #InfectionPrevention #IPC

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-…

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/men…

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-n…

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-calenda…

🚨 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-calenda…

🦷 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-lau…

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-a…

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/IP2026/s…

Prevention is the best protection. Vaccines are your ally in staying healthy. Get your recommended vaccines today!

🧠👈 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

🚀 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-calenda…

We’ve got a packed start to 2026! Check out our upcoming IPS events for January and February, from webinars to in-person learning days. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and share. 👉 Explore what’s coming up and save your dates! lnkd.in/gq7z2i4x

We’re hiring our first Commercial Director to lead partnerships, training, and revenue streams that advance #InfectionPrevention. Build commercial capability from the ground up. 📄 Apply by 11 Jan: lnkd.in/eYTkYu7s Info/chat: alex.rhys@ips.uk.net

🎉 Kick off 2026 by investing in your growth! IPS events — online & in-person — cover infection prevention, sustainability & patient safety. 📅 See all events & book: ips.uk.net/events-calenda…

We’re delighted that our CEO, Dr Alex Rhys, has been awarded an #OBE in the New Year Honours 2026 for his services to #healthcare. Under his leadership, IPS continues to champion #InfectionPrevention and safer care across all health and care settings.👏 ips.uk.net/ips-chief-exec…

A fantastic opportunity to avail of support for #IPC quality improvement #QI and #research projects! No idea too small! #PatientSafety @IPS_Infection