UHDB Infection Prevention and Control Team

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…

🆕 Norovirus data: norovirus activity has increased in recent weeks, particularly in adults aged 65 years and over. 🔗 Full report: gov.uk/government/sta…

Diarrhoea and vomiting bugs, like norovirus, are unpleasant for everyone. If you come down with a case, here is what you can do to reduce the spread. 🤢🚽 🔗 nhs.uk/symptoms/diarr…

🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report. 🟢 Flu shows mixed trends, circulating at medium levels

Flu can be serious, especially for older people and those at higher risk. Millions have been vaccinated this season, and there are still thousands of appointments available. If you’re eligible, it’s not too late to get yours. ➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/v…

❄️All of our IPC team made it through the snow this morning to get to RDH and QHB 🤍❄️🤍 Thanks to everyone who made it into work despite very tricky conditions to support our patients across UHDB 👏🏻☃️❄️

🏥 Our A&Es are very busy today - and while our dedicated teams are working hard to prioritise care for patients who are seriously unwell, anyone attending A&E with a minor illness or injury is likely to experience a long wait. (1/3)

@hill_karenhill3 Merry Christmas to you too 😊

Merry Christmas IPC team….you rock 🎄🎄🎄

Afternoon of ‘Go See’ at FNCH. Everyone is getting in the Christmas spirit! 😊🎄

@UHDBTrust Our wonderful volunteers helping spread the word @UHDBTrust

The very talented Adrian from @UHDBTrust Air Arts serenaded us with some beautiful live music! Got us dancing and smiling 😊 💃

🔔The ⁦@UHDBIPCT⁩ are in the main entrance at RDH today talking to patients and visitors about keeping themselves and our patients healthy over the winter period! ❄️🤧

Up in the night with symptoms of #norovirus? 🏠 The virus spreads easily and you should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop. Read our blog post on how to manage symptoms and stop the spread: 👇 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/23/nor…

Cases of flu and RSV are rising at the moment. 🤧 Here's a reminder of how to avoid catching something, and what will help prevent you passing it on if you do. Visit our blog post to find out more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/02/how…

Our data shows flu is increasing. Have you felt it first hand? 🤧 You could help us track infections. Even if you're recovering at home or feeling well again, filling out our flu survey can help us understand the flu picture across the UK. 🔗 flusurvey.net

If you need Accident and Emergency Care please take note of our new entrance from today! facebook.com/share/r/17ekak…

⚠️RDH A&E entrance is moving this weekend ⚠️

🚨 Antibiotic resistance kills. Our new report shows that deaths rose to an estimated 2,379 in 2024. Use antibiotics only when prescribed - don’t share or save leftovers. Together we can slow resistance. #ESPAUR #AMR Read the full news story: gov.uk/government/new…

Nice start to a Friday, delivering a small thank you to two outstanding ward leaders for their phenomenal leadership with a recent outbreak #awesome #makingadifference #leadership ⁦@markhil75770073⁩

From 7am Friday 14 November to 7am Wednesday 19 November, some resident doctors across the NHS will take part in industrial action. If you have an appointment with us, attend as normal unless we contact you. Get more information on our website: uhdb.nhs.uk/latest-news/in…