Links & helpful information

 


 

Advice on MRSA and health for children and young people at Great Ormond Street Hospital
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/news/features/inside_hospital/mrsa.html

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Action against Medical Accidents
http://www.avma.org.uk/

08451 232352

 
Age Concern is now Age UK (England & Wales)

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/

 0800 009966


Age Concern (Scotland)

http://www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk/

0845 833 0200


BUPA

http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/MRSA.html

0800 600 5000



 
Care Quality Commission
Telephone: 03000 616161
Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
St Nicholas Building
St Nicholas Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1NB

 

Carers Federation Limited
01159 858485
http://www.carersfederation.co.uk/


Centre for Healthcare Associated Infections (CHAI)
http://hcai.nottingham.ac.uk/
0115 846 7952

Child Death Helpline
Child Death Helpline
http://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/
0800 282986


Cruse Bereavement Care
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
0844 477 9400

Citizens Advice, the charity for your community
Citizens Advice Bureau
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
England

http://www.cas.org.uk/ 
Citizens Advice Scotland provide
Independent Advice on NHS Complaints

http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk/ 
Northern Ireland

The Debonair Trust
http://thedebonairtrust.org.uk/welcome/

Dial UK Home Page
http://www.dialuk.org.uk/
Disability Dial for information on
-welfare benefits
-community care
-equipment
-independent living
-mobility and transport
-discrimination
-holidays
Contact details
Telephone (01302) 310 123
Fax (01302) 310 404
Text Phone(01302) 310 123 please use voice announcer
Email informationenquiries@dialuk.org.uk

HPA logo - link to homepage
Health Protection Agency
www.hpa.org.uk/infections
02077 592700

Health & Safety Executive
http://www.hse.gov.uk/
08453 450055

  Hugh Baird College Logo Our thanks to Hugh Baird College for the beautiful floral tributes donated to
MRSA Action UK

http://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/SecretGarden/home.htm


Lifeblood: The Thrombosis Charity
http://www.thrombosis-charity.org.uk/cms/index.php

Macmillan Cancer Support
08088 082020
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/ 

Meningitis Research Foundation
http://www.meningitis.org/
UK Freefone 080 8800 3344
Republic of Ireland Freefone 1800 41 33 44

Other MRSA networks and resources:

MRSA and Families Network (Irish Republic)
http://www.mrsaandfamiliesnetwork.com/

MRSA Survivors Network
Jeanine Thomas, spokesperson in the USA
http://www.mrsasurvivors.org/

MRSA Rescources
Marshall and Christina Jones in the USA
http://www.mrsaresources.com

MRSA Symptoms
Logan Abner's website in the USA , a good source of information
http://www.symptomsmrsa.com/

MRSA Watch
Dave Roberts' website, an excellent reference resource
http://tahilla.typepad.com/mrsawatch/headlines/index.html

Stop Infections Now
Waterford, Limerick and Dublin
http://stopinfectionsnow.com/

Types of Bacteria
http://www.typesofbacteria.co.uk/
TypesOfBacteria was formed to offer a unique reference point on extensive information and guidance on good and bad bacteria and is an excellent resource with opportunities to submit questions


http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/MRSA/Pages/Introduction.aspx?url=Pages/What-is-it.aspx




NHS Direct (England & Wales)
0845 4647
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?ArticleID=252
For deaf and hard of hearing
08456 064647

NHS Direct (Scotland)
http://www.nhs24.com/
08454 242424



Parliamentary & Health Ombudsman
http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/
08450 154033

 
Information for patients and carers

POhWER - the advocacy agency
http://www.pohwer.net/
01438 726990
Incorporating
ICAS
Independent Complaints Advocacy, England & Wales

Royal College of General Practitioners
http://www.rcgp.org.uk/
0845 456 4041

Royal College of Nursing
http://www.rcn.org.uk/downloads/publications/public_pub/002738.pdf
Telephone: 0845 772 6100


The Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org.uk/
08457 909090

Corporate links

The descriptions of products listed below are those of the manufacturers and not the views of MRSA Action UK.  If you think you may have an infection or are unwell then please seek immediate medical advice
If you are interested in corporate sponsorship please visit the Corporate Links page

 
www.easternvalley.co.uk 
HaloTM retail and FabrixTM commercial and HaloTM retail are the world's first liquid laundry detergents containing HygienilacR, which are scientifically proven to kill a range of harmful bacteria, including MRSA and C. difficile, at 30oC.  "HELPS YOUR CLOTHES FIGHT BACK"

 

http://www.dccl.co.uk

MRSA-killing curtain wins innovation award 
Read more...
NURSINGtimes.net


DCCL Disposable Curtains are the ONLY disposable curtain on the market with a residual biocide PROVEN to inhibit the growth of MRSA - FACT!  In April 2009, DCCL Disposable Curtains received the most prestigious corporate accolade, the Queen's Award for Innovation for the Easy-fit disposable curtain and the impact that curtain is having on the healthcare sector in helping to reduce the rates of MRSA.  DCCL is proud to be supporting MRSA Action UK, helping to raise public awareness and to influence Government and healthcare providers in the fight to prevent MRSA and all healthcare infections.

 




CareFusion is a global corporation serving the healthcare industry with products and services that help hospitals measurably improve patient care. Focused on reducing medication errors and hospital-acquired infections, CareFusion's family of products includes ChloraPrepR patient preoperative skin preparation. 

ChloraPrep reduces microorganisms on patients' skin prior to medical and surgical procedures. This one-step antiseptic system lowers the risk of dangerous bloodstream and surgical site infections.  The efficacy and safety of ChloraPrep are supported by more than 35 clinical studies and recommendations by 17 internationally recognized organizations or guidelines, including 10 that specifically recommend 2% chlorhexidine gluconate - a key ingredient in ChloraPrep. For more information visit www.chloraprep.co.uk and www.bugsonyourskin.com



http://www.infectionsolutions.co.uk/

MRSA Action UK would like to thank Tom Ansboro for supporting the Memorial Event held on 8th July 2010, and for your continuing support and donation of the special edition brochure




nebulair(R) sanitising system eradicates all harmful airborne pathogens and sanitises all surfaces in one process using a natural biocide with 'dry' mist technology.We offer a safe and effective solution to help reduce cross infection and control microbial growth.
 
Nebulair are pleased to sponsor MRSA Action UK.





PatientPakTM helps fight back against the transfer of these dangerous germs, empowering users with a comprehensive disposable kit. Containing essential antimicrobial products alongside practical advice; it's the simplest, most effective way to guard against superbugs, viruses and bacteria



Pro-tex is the latest generation of alcohol free sanitizers manufactured by one of the USA's leading chemical groups.  Pro-tex contains EU maximum concentration of Benzalkonium Chloride, which has been proven to be effective against a wide range of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Pro-Tex is more effective, offers far better value, than most alcohol based sanitizers, will not dry out hands and helps retain natural skin oils, which leads to better rates of compliance. Pro-Tex is non drip, non staining; and is NSF E3 registered for food handling.  Website: http://www.pro-tex.eu/ 

             
Taxi Media are the leading taxi advertising specialists responsible for 73% of the London taxi advertising fleet alone. Taxi Media have been at the very forefront of this powerful outdoor advertising format since it was first established, and now have fleets across the UK, Europe and in a growing number of markets worldwide
http://www.taximedia.com


Toray Textiles founding sponsors


 (c) MRSA Action UK June 2008