Hand Washing

As you may have heard on the news, our NHS is under significant pressure across the country, and this is partly due to the spread of Norovirus, the winter vomiting bug.

Handwashing is one of the most effective ways you can protect yourself and others from catching this, and we have shared below a link to a helpful video on how to best wash your hands.

 

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/

 

When should you wash your hands? You should wash your hands:

• after using the toilet or changing a nappy
• before and after handling raw foods like meat and vegetables
• before eating or handling food
• after blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing
• before and after treating a cut or wound
• after touching animals, including pets, their food and after cleaning their cages

Washing your hands properly removes dirt, viruses and bacteria to stop them spreading to other people and objects, which can spread illnesses such as food poisoning, flu or diarrhoea. It can help stop people picking up infections and spreading them to others. It can also help stop spreading infections when you're visiting someone in hospital or another healthcare setting.

Published on 14 February 2025