Traces of Legionella bacteria found in Derby Hospital

Royal Derby hospital have  staff working through the night after traces of the Legionella bacteria were found in the hot water system. Click on the following link for more information     http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Hospital-staff-work-night-clear-killer-bacteria/story-19952753-detail/story.html#axzz2i3qpBXXQ    

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Glasgow hospital given a deadline after failing to act.

A Scottish hospital has been ordered to implement a Legionella prevention policy after failing to act after an inspection in 2011. To read the full story please read the link below http://news.stv.tv/scotland/241444-glasgows-western-infirmary-told-to-act-after-delay-to-legionella-policy/ Please call us if you would like assistance in implementing a  Legionella prevention policy.

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Officials suggest warning signs are put onto bags of compost as another case of legionella has been identified.

Scottish health officials are recommending that warning signs are put on to bags of compost as the fifth victim of legionella longbeachae has been identified since August. Legionella longbeachae is now the second most common strain of legionnaires disease with  Scotland having 15 cases

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Legionella bacteria found in a High School in Cardiff.

Eastern High School in Cardiff is closed for a fourth day following the discovery of Legionella bacteria. Click the itv link below to read more. http://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2013-09-17/legionella-closes-school-for-a-fourth-day/    

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Legionella bacteria found in a Primary School water supply.

The parents of children who attend a primary school in Edinburgh have been sent letters warning them to look out for legionella symptoms as the bacteria was found in the school water system. To read more on the story click on the link below http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/education/legionella-found-in-cramond-primary-school-water-1-3095119   If you have

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Dundee Community Centre has Suspected Legionella scare

Menzieshill Centre in Dundee has reportedly closed the male changing rooms after it is believed to have found traces of the legionella bacteria in the showers. Dundee Council refuse to confirm or deny these reports. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/dundee/legionella-scare-at-menzieshill-centre-1.127562  

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Essex hospital fined £350,000

Basildon University Hospital offers apologies after being fined £350,00 for failing to protect its patients from  contracting Legionnaires disease. Click on the following link to read the apology http://www.itv.com/news/london/update/2013-09-04/hospital-apologies-after-being-hit-with-legionella-fine/    

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Market Square fountain contaminated in Northampton

A fountain in the centre of Northampton which was turned off last year after traces of the legionella bacterium were found is to be turned back on next summer after a £50,000 remodel. Click on the BBC  NEWS link to read the article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-23958749   For

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Patient admitted to hospital in Plymouth with Legionnaires disease.

A case of Legionnaires disease has just been confirmed in Plymouth. The patient is currently in hospital receiving treatment and where it was  contracted is still unknown. Public Health England (PHE) and Plymouth Council have launched an investigation into the source of the infection.   Click on the link below to read all

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North West Nursing Home Fined

A Wirral nursing home has been fined thousands of pounds after failing to protect its elderly residents from a risk of Legionella bacteria building up in their water systems by ignoring an improvement notice issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).  Although Legionella was

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