Influenza and reducing the risk of pressure areas
Many people in at-risk groups; including the elderly; may contract flu and chest infections over these cold winter months. For some these infections may cause them to spend this period of illness in bed, requiring help from nursing staff, carers or relatives. A...Hoisting guidelines – by YBE (NBE) and HSE
The hoisting guidelines below and in the link have been developed by Yorkshire Back Exchange (YBE), (part of National Back Exchange – NBE) in conjunction with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE). The aim of the guidelines is to ensure safe working practices...Moving & Handling People 2012 – 2-3 February in London
Moving & Handling People 2012 is more than just a conference – it is ‘the premier moving and handling people event of the year’ – claim the organisers, DLF, the Disabled Living Foundation. At Acorn we are pleased to highlight the MHP event...Care group patients accidentally given dishwasher fluid to drink
A man with learning difficulties died and five others with disabilities suffered horrific internal injuries after a carer confused dishwasher fluid with orange squash and gave it to a group to drink on a council-organised trip. The group of adults with learning...Manual handling risks and resources
The most common cause of occupational ill health in the UK is Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). These currently affect around 1 million people a year and costing society £5.7 billion. MSDs affect the muscles, joints, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal...Want to Chat?
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