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Regulation (EU) 2019/1148: Marketing and Use of Explosives Precursors

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 20 Jan 2021

The incidence of terrorist attacks in Europe involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and home made explosives (HMEs) has increased in recent years. Europol (the European Union’s law enforcement agency) reports confirm that HMEs, fabricated from chemical precursors, are the most frequently used to carry out attacks.

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Topics: Brexit, Hygiene

Duplex - 30 Years of Steam Cleaning & Sanitising

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 11 Nov 2020

In September 2020 the government announced and additional £500 million of funding to extend the Infection Control Fund to the end of March 2021. This was in addition to the £3.7 billion in emergency funding previously announced to cover the costs of ongoing care for the remainder of the financial year.

In the directive it states “providers of care should utilise additional funding available to implement infection prevention and control measures in accordance with the conditions of the Infection Control Fund and those given by local authorities.”

Products such as Duplex Steam Floor Cleaning Machines are an integral part of an effective infection control programme and as such can qualify under the terms of the scheme along with other measures to control the spread of transmission.

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Topics: care home, Hygiene, Washroom

BREXIT - 81 Days to go!

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 8 Oct 2020

From the 1st of January 2021 new rules will apply and our trading terms with Europe still remain far from clear. For all businesses this involves preparing for a new approach to trade with our partners in the European Union & the Rest of the World.

At Wightman & Parrish we are prepared & have been working with the Government and our supply chain partners for many months. We would now like to update you on our preparations and help you prepare as best we can to ensure that your essential supplies and needs are met.


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Topics: Brexit, Hygiene

Get 360° of protection & boost hygiene at work

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 5 Oct 2020

There are no shortcuts to workplace hygiene - Talk with our experts today to create your workplace hygiene improvement plan.

Now more than ever, businesses are prioritising workplace hygiene – leading to switches in products and practices. Clean hands and surfaces are critical to maintaining more hygienic workplaces, which is why Wightman & Parrish have teamed up with Kimberly-Clark Professional - the world's leader in washroom and wiping solutions to help our customers review their current cleaning practices.

From surface cleaning solutions to hand washing, drying and sanitising to tissue systems, our experts are here to guide you every step of the way in developing your strategy to improve hygiene within your facility.

Two key areas many facilities can improve on are highlighted below so please click through and find out how Wightman & Parrish and Kimberly-Clark can help your facility achieve its hygiene goals. 
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Topics: infection control, Hand Hygiene, coronavirus

A guide to face masks

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 29 Jul 2020

The requirement for face masks has increased hugely in the past few months, but with different types needed in different settings, we lay out the facts about face masks and what is right for your environment.

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Topics: Hygiene

GUEST BLOG: P&G cleaning guidelines

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 13 Jul 2020

At P&G Professional and Wightman & Parrish, we know that the priority is to make sure your patients and residents are safe and feel at home. That’s why we provide special formulations of our trusted brands to help you create a hygienic, clean, fresh-smelling and inviting home-like environment.

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Topics: Hygiene

GUEST BLOG: Diversey cleaning and disinfection

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 2 Jul 2020

Deliver confidence with Diversey’s enhanced cleaning & disinfection programmes

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Topics: Hygiene

Government Advice for Healthcare

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 23 Jun 2020

As part of our ongoing commitment to support our customers in these difficult times we have collated some useful videos and downloads that can be used to educate staff and help with you COVID-19 training and support work.

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Topics: Hand Hygiene, coronavirus, wuhan flu

Xtra Sanitiser

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 19 May 2020

Our newest product range is the XtraProtect sanitiser for both surfaces and hands. Read more below.

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Topics: Hand Hygiene, coronavirus, wuhan flu

Government Guidelines

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 18 May 2020

The Governments newly released guidelines have been summarised below. Wightman & Parrish are able to provide many cleaning agents and sanitisers to help your workplace remain safe.

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Topics: Hand Hygiene, coronavirus, wuhan flu