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DCS audit results

The Legionella Control Associaiton (LCA) carried out a successful audit on DCS in February 2008. The assessor commented that the “ audit was most satisfactory, and no non-conformances were identified.”

 

Legionnaires Disease in the media

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:46:22 GMT
'Legionnaires' death' at hospital
An investigation begins into the death of a man at an Essex hospital from suspected Legionnaires' disease.

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:38:32 GMT
Woman died after flu phone help
A woman diagnosed with swine flu over the telephone died from Legionnaires' disease days later, an inquest hears.

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:15:04 GMT
Ridings sports centre to reopen
A sports centre on the site of the former Ridings School which closed over a Legionnaires' disease scare is to reopen, council bosses say.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:24:57 GMT
Legionnaires' probe closes centre
A sports centre on the site of the former Ridings School closes over fears Legionnaires' disease germs are present in its water tanks.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:24:42 GMT
Compost link to Legionnaire's bug
Experts call for better warning labels on potting compost following three cases of Legionnnaire's disease in Scotland.

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:53:33 GMT
Legionella inquiry at jail shower
Part of a shower room at Lincoln Prison is cordoned off after what could be the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires' disease is found.

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:13:00 GMT
Legionella found in changing room
Legionella bacteria is discovered in the changing rooms at Northampton Racecourse, a council says.

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:33:00 GMT
Legionnaires' cases are confirmed
Two patients at Basildon University Hospital in Essex have Legionnaires' disease, it has been confirmed.

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:15:50 GMT
Probe finds no more Legionnaires'
An inquiry into whether two patients contracted Legionnaires' disease at an Essex hospital finds no more suspected cases.

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:39:17 GMT
Legionnaires' probe at hospital
An investigation starts after two patients are suspected of contracting legionnaires' disease at an Essex hospital.