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Caring at Home

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A man dropping a used insulin needle into a small yellow sharps bin on his kitchen worktop

Caring at Home

Sharps Disposal at Home: What to Do With Used Needles

Used needles are clinical waste and cannot go in the household bin. Your council collects a sealed sharps bin from your home, usually free.

5 Aug 20269 min

A clean, well organised home bathroom set up for care

Caring at Home

Preventing Infection When Caring for Someone at Home

Older people are more vulnerable to infection and recover more slowly. Six habits that make the biggest difference, without turning the house into a hospital.

31 Jul 20265 min

Caring at Home

Sharps Disposal at Home: What to Do With Used Needles

Preventing Infection When Caring for Someone at Home

Choosing Gloves for Elderly Care: Size, Material and Fit

Hand Hygiene for Family Carers: When and How to Wash

Do You Need to Wear Gloves to Care for a Family Member?

What Supplies Do You Need to Care for a Relative at Home?

How Often Should You Change Gloves When Caring for Someone at Home?