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Care homes

We have developed guidance based on the available evidence and national consensus to support health and social care staff in managing common infections in the care home population.

  • Keep Antibiotics Working - five key messages for health and social care staff (pdf)

  • Good practice recommendations for antimicrobial use in frail older people (pdf)

  • Antibiotics - an information leaflet for staff in care homes and community hospitals (pdf)

 

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