Welcome

MRSA Action UK is a registered charity that supports people who have been affected by healthcare infections. We provide advice and information to people who enquire on the best way to prepare and reduce the risks of contracting an infection.

We provide a patient voice to those who influence and regulate the delivery of high quality, safe patient care.

We work in partnership with healthcare providers, both in the public and private sector in the United Kingdom. We are an independent organisation and advise and work with government, the public, patients and other professions to promote awareness of healthcare infections and how to prevent them.

The Charity was established in 2005 by people who had been brought together through being affected by healthcare infections. We are a voluntary organisation with a constitution and are run by a Board of Trustees who are elected annually.

Our Vision
An NHS where patients can receive the highest quality care equivalent to that of other healthcare systems where the prevention of healthcare infections is considered paramount in patient care.

Our Purpose

To sustain those affected by healthcare infections by providing an advocacy and support service.

To respond to government consultation papers to reflect patients and carers' views on the prevention of healthcare associated infections.

To play a leading role in the promotion of high quality patient care and to act as an independent watchdog for better regulation of safe healthcare.

Terms of reference

http://mrsaactionuk.net/

MRSA Action UK: Study shows over a third of patients in acute care received antibiotics last year

The Health Protection Agency preliminary findings from research conducted in 99 acute hospital trusts and 5 independent sector organisations during September and November last year, has revealed that over a third of patients received antibiotics, with over half being administered for community acquired infections.

MRSA Action UK: Thousands of lives saved by the cleanyourhands campaign

It is estimated that around ten thousand lives have been saved over four years by NHS trusts during the lifespan of the cleanyourhands campaign.

MRSA Action UK take part in developing the Department of Health's Patient-Led Inspections of the Hospital Environment

The Government is committed to a more central role for patients and the Prime Minister has announced that a new system of Patient-Led Inspections will replace Patient Environment Action Teams from 2013. The results of the new inspections will be reported publicly to help drive up standards of care.

Jules completes the Brighton Marathon for MRSA Action UK

The Brighton Marathon had over 18,000 runners this year, and many charities were supported by the fantastic efforts of those taking part. For Julia Owen from Chelmsford, aka Jules, this was a personal triumph as she completed the marathon in 4 hours 26 minutes. Read more here.

Andrea joins MRSA Action UK in memory of her Dad

On the 15th November 2011, my life changed forever as a result of MRSA. My wonderful Dad Clifford Jenkyns passed away on that sad day. In July 2011, my Dad went into hospital for a routine procedure to insert a lung drain. This is where he caught MRSA. Read more here.