Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals
External Links
Try these NHS / DoH websites
The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) Improving the safety and quality of care
One Stop NHS Healthcare Environment web-link Includes Patient Environment
NHS Supply Chain - Cleaning Products
NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement
Knowledge & Information Portal [Registration Required]
EFM [Registration Required]
Careers in Estates & Facilities Management
Primary and Social Care Premises - Planning and Design Guidance
Southern Training Advisory Group
Northern Training Advisory Group
Healthcare Workforce Portal brings you latest updates, resources and news from NHS National Workforce Projects.
Credits 4 Cleaning
A software application for the management of cleaning standards in hospitalsScotland's Health on the Web (NHS Scotland)
NHS Education for Scotland (NES)
NHS Education for Scotland e-Library Direct access to Healthcare Associated Infections can be found HERE
Education Training and Development links
Our Fellow Healthcare Associations…
The Infection Control Nurses' Association Our Colleagues and co-authors of "Standards for Environmental Cleanliness in Hospitals" - top guidance for Healthcare providers
Hospital Caterers Association NHS Colleagues looking after Catering
Society of Hospital Linen Service & Laundry Managers
HFC The HFC is a consortium of NHS Trusts run as a not for profit company owned by the NHS Confederation. Its purpose is to develop and disseminate quality information systems for its members in the vital area of facilities management. Facilities can account for up to 25% of the running cost of a Trust
HEFMAMagazine, Book and information sites
Cleaning and Hygiene Today Magazine
Cleaning and Hygiene Today Industry website
Cresta Booksellers Excellent book site for the industry
Other useful links
The Entrance Flooring Systems Association All you could ever need to know - and more!
The Patients Association