I was very disappointed to hear the news on Tuesday that Cardiff University intend to consult on the closure of their nursing provision. It is very important to me that both staff and current students are supported during the difficult time whilst the consultation is ongoing.

Please consider sharing and completing a sort survey linked to diagnostic testing for Clostridioides difficile in paediatric settings. The survey will be open until midnight Friday 7th March. It would be really helpful to get as wide an input as possible. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LECPR6/

Food for thought, is what you think is happening really in place?? Great explanation on experience of reducing C Section and re-evaluating to get in right OneTogether UK conference. Kerry Holden Craig Bradley

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Contains updated sections on: • introduction and background • investigations in clinical laboratories • screening of patients and contacts • management of patients (colonised and infected) • infection prevention and control • notification, reporting and information sharing

Sharing his take home message for #RCPCH25 Peter Lachman says: “We need to inject patient safety into the genome from medical training onwards” it needs to be in the DNA of every clinician.

Fun afternoon watching Becci’s last rugby match at Oxford Brookes Varsity against Reading and a win! Becci somewhere in amongst the scrum 😆

We are embarking on a mission to #KeepAntibioticsWorking. Our antibiotics are under threat from antimicrobial resistance & we all need to work together to save them for future generations. Join us on 7 April: click the link or scan the code to learn more public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHPA…

Absolutely delighted that RC of Pathologists Global Antimicrobial Webinar Series has been shortlisted in the UKHSA Antibiotic Guardian Awards🎉 Huge thanks to all the expert contributors. You can find the series here: lnkd.in/eS9wNgEv

Blood culture pathway: how nurses can improve their practice  A lead sepsis nurse explains nurses’ role in the blood culture pathway and how consistent best practice improves patient care. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

Meet the new Chief Medical Officer for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Rhowch groeso i’r Athro Isabel Oliver. 👏 Prof. Oliver will provide independent public health advice to the Welsh Government. Bydd yr Athro Oliver yn darparu cyngor iechyd cyhoeddus annibynnol i Lywodraeth Cymru. 👇

UTIs are unpleasant for most but for some they can be life-threatening. ⚠️ Check in on those who might be more at risk of developing UTIs, including those aged 65+ ☀️ Know the signs: nhs.uk/conditions/uri… #UTIs h

#Antibiotics don’t work for colds or flu. Join our mission to #KeepAntibioticsWorking for when you and your family need them most. Click here: bit.ly/4cl1Y85

When Claire’s son caught #RSV, he was very poorly. She didn't want to repeat that experience, so took up the RSV vaccine when offered during her next pregnancy. If you're 28+ weeks into your pregnancy, ask your maternity service or GP for more info. 👶 🤰

Congratulations all #AntibioticGuardianAwards 2025 #AntibioticGuardian

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Come and work with us in the National Institute for Health and Care Research Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections HPRU EZI. We have a post for a clinician to do a PhD in emerging infections and/or vector borne disease, working on national clinical studies.

Join this NHS England webinar to learn about our system wide approach to reducing harm from pressure ulcers, undertaken in partnership with an ICS and provider organisations. Book your place: forms.office.com/pages/response… #teamCNO

A small number of people have presented to the NHS following bad reactions after receiving cosmetic #botox-like procedures. If you've recently had a botox-like procedure and show symptoms of botulism, contact NHS 111. Read the full story: bit.ly/3IQLkCh

Registration is now open for this year’s Welsh Branch IPS conference. Held at Sophia Gardens Cardiff. This year’s theme is centralised around the future of IPC. Lots of exciting speakers and also an opportunity to network with IPC experts across Wales. eventbrite.co.uk/e/wales-annual…

Global Handwashing Day might only come once a year, but clean hands should be part of your daily routine. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to stop germs spreading. 🧼 ✅ Use soap and warm water ✅ Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds