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Information and advice on cleaning sex-on-premises venues.
A poster for healthcare professionals on how to make sure that mattresses are not contaminated.
Public health advice for prisons and other prescribed places of detention.
This report explains the implications and benefits of an integrated approach to hospital cleaning which utilises a combination of microfibre cleaning materials and periodic steam cleaning.
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
CMA launches an investigation into the mattress firm over concerns that it could be making misleading price reduction claims
Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.
Standard rules to store, or store and treat waste mattresses for the purpose of recovery.
(All types of bed mattresses) body or other fluids can pass through and contaminate inner core of damaged mattresses or covers and cause cross-infection if used. (MDA/2010/002)
Employment Tribunal decision.
The CMA has accepted a remedy from Carpenter and Recticel following concerns that Carpenter’s merger with Recticel could harm manufacturers and lead to a worse deal for shoppers on items like mattresses and kitchen sponges.
Carpenter and Recticel have asked the CMA to consider a “fast-track” remedy to address concerns that their merger could lead to manufacturers and shoppers paying more for items like mattresses and kitchen sponges.
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