IPS

Infection Prevention Society is a registered charity.

Our strategy is: Working together to prevent infection

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

Whatever your role in infection prevention, #IP2026 has something for you.

✔ AI & digital innovation
✔ Pandemic preparedness
✔ Behavioural science
✔ Real-world case studies
✔ Practical takeaways

Join us in Leeds, 28–29 September 2026. Register: https://t.co/6WZOxiaR4D

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

New research on laundry management in UK care homes is now published in PLOS Global Public Health.

Thank you to our Care Home SIG members who contributed to this work.

Read more: https://t.co/hDELTmO9wC #IPC #CareHomes

[OneTogether UK @OneTogetherUK]

Have you undertaken steps to reduce the risk of surgical site infections for patients undergoing surgery? If so, we invite you to enter the #OneTogetherAwards today.

More information: https://t.co/WzLk86UrZh

@IPS_Infection @solventum @SaferSurgeryUK @club_csc @CollegeODP #SSI

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The IPS International Engagement Network is helping strengthen IPC worldwide, from developing guidance in Somalia to supporting respiratory protection programmes in Montserrat.

Find out more about the network and their impact: https://t.co/yojfx4QOPY

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

📖 The latest issue of the Journal of #InfectionPrevention is now available for IPS members.

Featuring research on CDI reduction, staff training and bloodstream infections, vascular access devices, and more.

Members can read via the IPS website. #IPC #Research

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

How are AI and digital technologies transforming infection prevention?

Join us at #IP2026 to explore AI, digital innovation and safer healthcare with experts from across the sector.

📍 Leeds
📅 28–29 September 2026 https://t.co/6WZOxiaR4D #AIinHealthcare

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

📣 North West Branch Annual Conference: Prevention in Practice

A full day of IPC learning, covering pneumonia, ventilation, cleaning tech, AMR stewardship, outbreak lessons + more.

👉 https://t.co/P4Xk9qniaN

Sponsored by Gama Healthcare, PDI, Tristel and Uniwipe.

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Beverley Gregory shares how volunteering with IPS has helped her build confidence, develop leadership skills and make a difference to infection prevention practice.

“Everyone is so welcoming.”

Thank you, Beverley, & all our volunteers.

https://t.co/Dz3RpaBPax #VolunteersWeek

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Jonathan, shares how volunteering with IPS has helped him build connections, develop professionally and feel part of a supportive IPC network.

His advice? “Just do it.”

https://t.co/meQ1JPKiI7

#VolunteersWeek

[Maura Smiddy *Wash Your Hands* @msmidz]

@IPS_Infection Delighted to be part of @IPS_Infection working towards reducing #infection and improving #patientsafety

[OneTogether UK @OneTogetherUK]

Award entry is now OPEN!

OneTogether are pleased to announce that award entries for the annual #OneTogether Awards are now open. Find out more on how to apply here: https://t.co/WzLk86UrZh

#OneTogetherAwards @IPS_Infection @solventum @SaferSurgeryUK @club_csc @CollegeODP #SSI

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

As part of #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the people who help shape and support IPS💙

@msmidz shared how volunteering with IPS has helped her grow professionally, build lasting friendships and stay connected to real-world IPC challenges.

https://t.co/EMkLNOnwit

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

IPS is proud to have contributed to this important work supporting patient safety, Infection prevention and future health preparedness.

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The UK’s leading infection societies have published a landmark new report calling for urgent investment in the infection-specialist workforce.

📖 Read the report https://t.co/SqBJempEQ8
📅 Join the workforce webinar on 3 June https://t.co/5YbzY9qTZH

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing stories from some of our volunteers and what volunteering with IPS means to them.

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This #VolunteersWeek, we’re saying a huge thank you to all the volunteers who support IPS 💙

From supporting events to sharing expertise, volunteers play a vital role in everything we do.

Interested in getting involved? https://t.co/JAHvSwucES

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📅 IPS summer events are here!

Join us for branch meetings, ECN sessions, networking and conferences across June & July, including the North West & Yorkshire annual conferences.

👉 Explore events via the IPS website https://t.co/2FoGAHhA3l

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⏰ Final day to apply for the IPS 2026/27 Research & QIP Grants!

Funding for practical IPC projects. Open to members at all career stages - including those new to research.

Apply now 👇
https://t.co/2kpASBUull

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⏰ Reminder: IPS Awards 2026 nominations are closing soon

Honorary Membership, Brendan Moore & Ayliffe Awards recognise outstanding contributions to IPC.

📅 Deadline: midnight 1 June

👉 Nominate via IPS website https://t.co/gwVWDMpgZC

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

Know someone who deserves recognition in IPC? 🌟

📅 IPS Awards nominations close midnight 1 June

👉 Submit your nomination today via the IPS website https://t.co/gwVWDMpgZC #Healthcare #IPC