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APEX - Discover How Heel Offloading Can Prevent Pressure Injury

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 26 May 2021

Nearly 30% of pressure ulcers occur on the heel and associated regions of the lower limb (Wounds UK, 2019), and although anyone can develop a pressure ulcer, those who are seriously ill, have impaired mobility, a neurological condition, impaired nutrition, poor posture or a deformity are at greatest risk (NICE, 2014).

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Topics: care home, Hygiene, Washroom

KIMBERLY CLARK - World Hand Hygiene Day

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 5 May 2021

World Hand Hygiene Day 2021 - Seconds save lives – clean your hands!

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Topics: care home, Hygiene, Washroom

KIMBERLY CLARK - Not all toilet roll dispensers are made equal

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 19 Apr 2021

Not all toilet roll dispensers are made equal and the Scott® Control Mini Twin Centrefeed Toilet Tissue system is the most hygienic toilet tissue system in the marketplace.   

 In today’s new and changing climate of safety and cleanliness, it is important to understand what a difference having the right dispenser could make for your business. 

 All businesses now have higher hygiene expectation with only 21% of workers confident about current hygiene and cleanliness levels¹. 

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Topics: care home, Hygiene, Washroom

MotorScrubber

Posted by Wightman & Parrish on 12 Mar 2021

Wightman & Parrish currently offer a range of products from Motorscrubber, each designed to control infection through disinfection and cleaning to a high quality. Below are just a few areas Motorscrubber could help your work environment.

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Topics: care home, Hygiene, Washroom

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

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