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Families will pay tribute and remember those lost to MRSA and healthcare associated infections at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th June 2013

MRSA Action UK: Resistant bacteria - the biggest threat to human health

We hope that the Government and the Health Secretary will take heed of the warnings in the Chief Medical Officer’s report, and calls from Dame Sally Davies to place more emphasis on prevention of bacterial infections, and on research into the bacteria and how resistance to antimicrobials can be tackled.

MRSA Action UK: Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in mind “How can I provide for this right thing to be always done?”

When our Prime Minister was elected to his position he stated very clearly that his Government would be one that is transparent, open, and accountable to the people of this country. How sad it is then, that when the first real test arrives David Cameron has left himself wanting for his lack of action in having those involved in the Mid-Staffordshire debacle accountable for their insensitivities to patients’ and families’ concerns.

MRSA Action UK: Will the Francis report be The Watershed for Improvement in Patient Care?

With the anticipated release of the Mid-Staffordshire Public Inquiry on Wednesday it is not only expected to be critical of the underlying failings within the NHS concerning the standard of care at the Mid-Staffordshire hospital between 2005/2008, but across the NHS in general.

MRSA Action UK: Notice of Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting will be held in March with opportunities for members to be involved in shaping the way the Charity lobbies for improvement in our healthcare and helps to raise awareness about healthcare infections and what we can do to stay well and reduce the risks of acquiring them. Read more...

As reductions in MRSA and Clostridium difficile plateau nationally, new measures to target poor performance will be brought in, says MRSA Action UK

MRSA Action UK's analysis of figures from the Health Protection Agency show that the measures that have been so successful in reducing the numbers of infections reported to the Health Protection Agency are working. However there are still some hospitals that are no longer seeing the reductions that the best performing hospitals are. Under a new regime hospitals where an MRSA bloodstream infection have occurred will be required to undertake a post infection review to see where things went wrong. There may be financial penalties incurred if the infection was avoidable.

MRSA Action UK: Reductions in healthcare associated infections plateau as less frequent reporting is proposed

For the first time since the increased frequency in reporting of the superbugs MRSA and Clostridium difficile in 2009, there has been a slowing in the reduction of healthcare associated infections nationally. The proportion of the 1,513 MRSA cases acquired in hospital did not reduce, and even more concerning, the 25,157 cases of Clostridium difficile showed that cases in the community had increased by 3.6% over the 13-month period September 2011 to September 2012 compared to the previous 13-month period.

MRSA Action UK: Antibiotic resistance driven by the over-use of antibiotics and inappropriate prescribing – save lives and help raise awareness on European Antibiotic Awareness Day

European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD), which takes place on 18 November 2012, raises public and professional awareness of the need for responsible prescribing to slow down the development of antibiotic resistance and is part of a national programme to combat antimicrobial resistance.

MRSA Action UK: Behavourial science increases hand hygiene compliance

Behavourial science increases hand hygiene compliance – use of soap increased by 30% in three year study of Cleanyourhands feedback intervention

MRSA Action UK: Blackpool children rise to the challenge on Global Handwashing Day

Today is Global Handwashing Day, and millions of children and adults are taking part in events around the world.

MRSA Action UK: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Derek Butler will give the patient experience of MRSA

MRSA Action UK: Annual MRSA Day and Global MRSA Summit

Our friend and colleague Jeanine Thomas from across the pond in Chicago, Illinois, has organised an MRSA Summit to open proceedings for World MRSA Day, which we recognise on 2nd October - the anniversary date of the discovery of MRSA here in the UK.

MRSA Action UK: Why blame patients for complaining when things go wrong?

The report on the 9th September by the Sunday Mail Medical Correspondent Jo Macfarlane titled “Complaints culture is bleeding schools and hospitals dry” made very interesting reading from the point of view of MRSA Action UK. The report centred on the fact that a report produced by the think tank “Centre for policy studies” has shown it says how litigation against public bodies such as the NHS is “ingrained in the national psyche as a warped form of normal behaviour”.

MRSA Action UK: Will Jeremy Hunt listen to us as Andrew Lansley did?

MRSA Action UK comment on Andrew Lansley’s departure as Secretary of State for Health

MRSA Action UK: DoH survey shows clean hospitals important but fails to ask key question on food

Department of Health survey shows how important a clean hospital is to patients, but fails to ask the important question about food

MRSA Action UK: Prayers for those lost to MRSA and other infections at Westminster Abbey, and hope for the future

The Board of Trustees of the national charity MRSA Action UK met members and friends at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 28th June 2012 for a service at the Innocent Victims Memorial. The service was very moving with prayers led by Reverend Canon Ralph Godsall, paying tribute to the many who have died from MRSA and other healthcare associated infections. Those in attendance received a blessing granting rest to those who had died, and grace to those who live to campaign and work to raise awareness and help avoid further suffering from avoidable healthcare infections.

MRSA Action UK: Victims and families pay tribute to those lost to MRSA at Westminster Abbey

The Charity MRSA Action UK will be holding a service to remember the many who have died from what are often avoidable healthcare associated infections. We know that great strides have been made in raising awareness and helping to bring in measures to reduce the numbers of people who contract infections whilst they are being treated in hospital, but we also know that there is a great deal more to do with antibiotic resistance remaining a problem that will continue to evolve. Our Charity has seen people of all ages succumb to infections and some have lost their lives, so this is our opportunity to honour their memory and let those that remain continue the campaign to keep infection prevention and control high on everyone’s agenda.

MRSA Action UK: Clean Your Hands!

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.

MRSA Action UK: International MRSA Testing Week, April 1-7th

MRSA Survivors Network, a global leader in the fight for MRSA awareness, education and prevention launches this week – "International MRSA Testing Week, April 1-7th" a new global campaign with the slogan "Prevention Saves Lives" that draws critical attention for the need of healthcare facilities worldwide to screen high risk patients for MRSA upon admission with continued surveillance and testing – active detection and isolation saves lives.

MRSA Action UK’s Annual General Meeting

MRSA Action UK will hold it’s Annual General Meeting on 17th March 2012. There are opportunities for members to be involved in shaping the way the Charity lobbies for improvement in our healthcare and help to raise awareness about healthcare infections and what we can do to stay well and reduce the risks of acquiring them.

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