Free webinar: Improving infection control in healthcare laundry

As NHS trusts continue to balance sustainability goals with increasing financial pressures, many are replacing single-use products with lower-impact reusable alternatives, including surgical gowns, textiles and cleaning materials.

However, as pathogens become increasingly resistant and infection prevention remains a critical priority, ensuring effective laundry processes has never been more important.

To help healthcare professionals address these challenges, JLA has launched the first webinar in its new HealthSmart series. The free session brings together Professor Katie Laird, Professor of Microbiology at De Montfort University, and Lucy Cripwell, Research and Development Chemist at JLA, to examine the latest science behind safer healthcare laundry.

Drawing on current research into pathogen survival on healthcare textiles, the webinar explores how compliant laundering and disinfection processes can support stronger infection prevention and control (IPC) outcomes while helping organisations transition safely to reusable products.

The discussion covers the role of professional laundry systems in reducing infection risks, protecting patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining high hygiene standards across healthcare environments.

Healthcare professionals taking part will gain practical insights into strengthening IPC performance while continuing to meet sustainability and cost-reduction objectives.

Alongside the webinar, attendees can access a new NHS-focused white paper that examines how professional laundry systems are helping healthcare providers reduce single-use waste, improve cost control and enhance IPC standards without compromising quality of care.

The HealthSmart webinar is available to watch free of charge. Access it here.