MRSA Action UK can be contacted by email at info@mrsaactionuk.net
Telephone: 01606 559 748
For patients in need of advice and support there are regional representatives' contact details on our website at http://mrsaactionuk.net
For Press and Media contact Derek Butler
Derek Butler, Chair, email derek.butler@mrsaactionuk.net
Telephone: 07762 741114
Maria Cann Secretary and Web Site Administrator maria.cann@mrsaactionuk.net
Telephone: 01772 683788
Mavis Law Treasurer and Membership Secretary mavis.law@mrsaactionuk.net
Telephone: 01606 559 748
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.
It is estimated that around ten thousand lives have been saved over four years by NHS trusts during the lifespan of the cleanyourhands campaign.
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.
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.
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.
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