With employment laws changing, APSCo sets out how best to manage public sector recruitment in 2025

From 31 March 2025, England's healthcare facilities must comply with new Simpler Recycling regulations that require the separation of household-like recyclable materials, including paper, plastics, metals, glass, and food waste. Paul Sanderson, chief executive of The Recycling Association, outlines the key changes, legal responsibilities and practical steps organisations must take to ensure compliance.

Water coolers can support hydration in healthcare settings, but they also pose risks related to water hygiene and infection control. In this article, Peter Gunn, senior consultant, Water Hygiene Centre, explores key consideration, potential hazards, and best practices for their safe management

Kelsey Hargreaves, technical manager at BICSc ,explores the urgent need to professionalise cleaning in healthcare, highlighting the unsung heroes who protect patients daily and calling for the respect and recognition they deserve