Infection prevention and control
Infection prevention and control (IPC) helps stop the spread of infections. It keeps people who use services, staff and visitors safe.
This page is for professionals working in adult social care in Lancashire. It brings together guidance, advice and practical resources to support good IPC practice in all care settings.
You will find information on everyday precautions, managing outbreaks and where to get specialist advice. This helps services meet legal duties and provide safe, high‑quality care.
The guidance supports national standards and should be used alongside local policies and procedures.
The service also covers Blackburn with Darwen Council.
About the Infection Prevention and Control Team
Includes the IPC Team purpose, procedures, roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.
Outbreak management
Advice and information on how to effectively manage any outbreak within your setting. Includes procedural guidelines and important infection prevention and control measures and the Post Infection Review (PIR) form.
IPC care champions
To support health and social care providers in ensuring good infection prevention and control practices are adopted and maintained in all clinical and non-clinical areas.
IPC forums
Learn about various infection prevention and control topics and create social connections at our upcoming forums or take a look at resources from past forums.
Infection prevention and control support referral form
All forms submitted will be allocated to an IPC specialist who will assess the situation, visit and audit if necessary.
Infection prevention and control: resource for adult social care GOV.UK
This resource contains general infection prevention and control (IPC) principles to be used in combination with advice and guidance on managing specific infections.