Dr Joe Pajak

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How Purposeful Infection Prevention Rounding Supports Patient Safety and EVS Collaboration | Infection Control Today

What might infection prevention rounds miss when visible conditions dominate the conversation? Tommy Davis, PhD, CMIP, a member of ICT's executive advisory board, makes the case for structured observations of clinical workflows, shared accountability, and greater attention to environmental services staff’s insights.

Health Service Journal

The NHS needs a summer plan as well as a winter one

As heat-related deaths rise and projections for 2050 grow increasingly stark, the NHS must stop treating summer as the quiet season. The case for giving heat the same operational seriousness as winter has never been stronger - and the cost of delay is already being counted in lives

Airborne, Carl Zimmer

    Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe   Order Now The fascinating, untold story of the air we breathe, the hidden life it...

Study details long COVID’s effect on patients’ wellbeing

Health Service Journal

The NHS needs a summer plan as well as a winter one

As heat-related deaths rise and projections for 2050 grow increasingly stark, the NHS must stop treating summer as the quiet season. The case for giving heat the same operational seriousness as winter has never been stronger - and the cost of delay is already being counted in lives

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‘How many deaths will it take before we see a meaningful plan to end the crisis?’: Deaths associated with long ED waits surge almost tenfold over a decade  - RCEM

08/06/2026 - The estimated number of deaths linked to long waits in Emergency Departments across England has surged almost tenfold over the past decade.

Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

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Health Service Journal

Heatwave shuts theatres and scanners

Theatres were shut and equipment broke down as the heatwave caused widespread disruption across the NHS's ageing estate.

Long-COVID patients more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

People with long COVID are more likely to experience angina and myocardial infarction, according to a national survey.

World media reacts as Scotland give the globe goosebumps with Tartan Army praise

Our heroes delivered on the pitch thanks to a 1-0 win over Haiti and our brilliant fans were even better

Tell the government: act for nature before it’s too late

Add my name Did you know the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world? There’s less wildlife today than in living memory − and it’s still disappearing before our eyes. From hedgehogs to butterflies, the species we love are vanishing as habitats are destroyed. We know how to bring nature back. But instead of taking action, the government’s letting nature decline – weakening protections, missing targets and blaming bats and newts for holding back growth. All while giving develo

Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

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Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

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Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Health and Safety Executive

Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

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The Approved List of biological agents - HSE

The Approved List of biological agents and associated guidance are prepared by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) at the request of the Health and Safety Executive.

Long-COVID patients more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

People with long COVID are more likely to experience angina and myocardial infarction, according to a national survey.

Long-COVID patients more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

People with long COVID are more likely to experience angina and myocardial infarction, according to a national survey.

Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

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Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Health and Safety Executive

Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Health and Safety Executive

Consultation on proposals for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 - Health and Safety Executive - Citizen Space

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How to avoid freshers' flu at university, and spot the warning signs of meningitis

'Freshers' flu' is a common name for a collection of cold viruses that typically spread rapidly when students arrive at university. It's unpleasant but rarely serious, though sometimes it may be genuine flu. Flu is more than just a bad cold and can be particularly serious for people with long-term health conditions, even when those …

Long-COVID patients more likely to develop heart disease, study finds

People with long COVID are more likely to experience angina and myocardial infarction, according to a national survey.