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31 March 2025

Avoiding sepsis after aesthetic treatments

Written by Rebecca Waters
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Aesthetic clinics can present a risk of infection for clients if hygiene and waste workflows aren’t properly followed. This means individuals could develop conditions as severe as sepsis without the right protection. Sepsis is a difficult-to-spot, life-threatening condition. It...
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Healthcare Waste, Sharps Disposal
24 March 2025

Management of Controlled Substances in a Care Home

Written by Rebecca Waters
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Care home residents typically have various day-to-day needs, from social interaction to support with food, drink and self-care, as well as the provision of medication. Some pharmaceutical items will be simple to manage. Nurses and social care practitioners should...
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Healthcare Waste, Pharmaceutical Waste
20 March 2025

World Water Day 2025: Smart Washroom Water Management

Written by Jamie Woodhall
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A Vital Resource Under Threat Water is life. It carves valleys, nurtures forests, and sustains every living being on Earth. Yet, despite its abundance, water conservation has never been more critical. World Water Day, observed annually on March 22,...
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Washroom Services, Water Management
20 March 2025

Food Waste Rules Changing in March 2025

Written by Rebecca Waters
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New rules surrounding food waste management and recycling take effect from 31 March 2025.The legislation requires all workplaces to separate the following waste after discussion with their waste collector: Most healthcare and social care practices are subject to these...
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12 March 2025

Complying with UK Washroom Hygiene Standards and Regulations

Written by Jamie Woodhall
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Ensure compliance with UK Washroom Hygiene Regulations & Standards. From key regulations, to best practice, learn how to help keep your business compliant.
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Washroom Services
04 March 2025

The differences between offensive and clinical waste.

Written by Rebecca Waters
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Offensive and clinical waste in healthcare waste management must be separated to minimise the risks of personal harm and negative environmental impact. In Health Technical Memorandum 07-01, the clinical waste colour code delegates highly infectious material to yellow containers,...
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Clinical Waste, Healthcare Waste
24 February 2025

Explained: the NHS clinical waste strategy

Written by Rebecca Waters
Two years ago, NHS England unveiled the NHS clinical waste strategy. It aimed to improve waste management practices amongst primary care providers to achieve the following: Healthcare professionals can look at the strategy to help formulate plans within their...
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Clinical Waste, Healthcare Waste
10 February 2025

Understanding correct veterinary and animal waste disposal

Written by Rebecca Waters
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When working in veterinary care, it’s important to ensure that all waste items are safely and securely managed to protect veterinarians, clients and their animals. Like any other form of healthcare, treatments delivered in veterinary facilities create waste items...
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Healthcare Waste
07 February 2025

Eco-Friendly Washrooms: Water-Saving Solutions

Written by Jamie Woodhall
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Make your washrooms eco-friendly with Initial UK’s Washroom Services. Discover water-saving urinals and smart solutions to cut costs and reduce water waste.
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Washroom Services, Water Management
15 January 2025

Energy-Saving Secrets for Your Washroom

Written by Jamie Woodhall
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An Unsuspecting Culprit in Your Business Step into any workplace washroom, and you’ll potentially find an unassuming space that quietly drains energy day after day. Every flick of a switch, every blast of warm air from a hand dryer,...
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