The following websites contain key information covering decontamination processes, safe systems of work or adverse incidents. 

For a more comprehensive listing of Government resources, professional organisations and general Internet resources, visit the Key contacts section of this website.

Association of Domestic Management
www.adom.demon.co.uk


Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP)
incorporating the National Association of Theatre Nurses (NATN)
www.afpp.org.uk


British Institute of Cleaning Science
www.bics.org.uk

Central Sterilizing Club
www.csc.org.uk

Clean Hospitals Programme
www.cleanhospitals.com

cleanyourhands Campaign
www.npsa.nhs.uk/cleanyourhands

European Forum for Hospital Sterile Supply
www.efhss.com

Hand Hygiene Liaison Group
www.handhygiene.co.uk

Hospital Infection Society
www.his.org.uk

Infection Control Nurses Association
www.icna.co.uk

Institute of Decontamination Sciences
www.idsc-uk.org

National Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance Unit
www.cjd.ed.ac.uk

National Institute for Clinical Excellence
www.nice.org.uk

National Patient Safety Agency
www.npsa.nhs.uk

NHS Estates
www.nhsestates.gov.uk

The (UK) Patients Association
www.patients-association.com

This content is not intended nor does it replace individual professional advice. Please contact a healthcare professional or seek advice from NHS Direct (0845 46 47) NHS Direct Wales (0845 46 47) or NHS 24 in Scotland (08454 24 24 24).