MHRA Alert: Receptal suction canisters and liners manufactured by Hospira

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued an alert as there is potential for failure or loss of suction if a canister and liner of different sizes are used in combination when using receptal suction canisters and liners manufactured by Hospira. 


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Joint inspection of services for children in North Ayrshire

A new report examining how well services for children and young people are performing in North Ayrshire has been published today.


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Management of hygiene waste produced as a result of personal care

All care services generate different types of waste during the delivery of care, for example,  food, general, hygiene, infectious and sharps to name but a few.  


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MHRA - Precautionary recall of specific batches of insulin pens and cartridges

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued a press release and drug alert about specific batches of insulin pens and cartridges.


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Personal Footcare Guidance website

Following on from the launch of Personal Footcare Guidance on 5 September 2013, there is now a shortened address for the website 'lookafteryourfeet.info'.


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