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- JLA still growing strong after 39 years15th-March, 2012
- On a recent Jobs Report by Channel 4 News, JLA was featured as an example of how, even against a murky economic backdrop, a more positive approach from businesses can aid recovery through recruitment.Read More
- JLA aims to clean up with organic growth25th-January, 2012
- JLA opens its new £1m sales and support centre in Ripponden this week, the latest stage in the commercial laundry firm’s bid to double turnover to more than £100m. The private-equity owned business has said that its expansion plans can create 500 jobs over the next five years as it continues to increase turnover in a time of economic hardship. Stephen Ba...Read More
- Vets Use OTEX in battle against superbugs14th-December, 2011
- Vets are using lightning to zap superbugs affecting dogs, cats and horses and rabbits. Practices across the country are turning to a process that creates a thunderstorm effect to produce ozone, which is 3,200 times more powerful than chlorine beach, to launder blankets and cloths used for cleaning treatment tables and floors. The revolutionary system, known as OT...Read More
- Using technology to help fight hospital infections2nd-December, 2011
- An evaluation report on a new laundry system using ozone disinfection is available to help reduce healthcare associated infections. Ozone disinfection properties are well recognised and documented but its use for laundry is relatively new. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust carried out the RRP1 evaluation on the innovative technology. The report, ‘...Read More
- BBC News Tougher care home inspection regime announced11th-November, 2011
- Care home regulation in Scotland is set for a radical overhaul, according to a recent report by the BBC. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has announced Scottish care homes will undergo at least one unannounced inspection every year. The BBC claims that this move is a response to recent concerns that the current inspection regime is inadequate. This year saw the collaps...Read More
- Featherton House impressed by the unbeatable customer service of JLA7th-November, 2011
- Featherton House care home was looking for a commercial laundry provider with exceptional standards of customer service. They found that the JLA Total Care package was a perfect fit for their needs. The Manager of Featherton House, Lyn McDougal, explains: “As a residential care home looking after 23 elderly people, we have a great need for fresh laundry. In fact,...Read More
- Stomach acid drugs may increase risk of Clostridium difficile27th-October, 2011
- A new study carried out by the Naval Medical Centre San Diego suggests that stomach acid drugs may increase the risk of death in patients with Clostridium difficile. The report, recently published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal, is based on research carried out at the Naval Medical Centre on 485 patients with Clostridium Difficile. Nearly half of the patients...Read More
- One death and six cases of Legionnaire's Disease at USA hotel17th-October, 2011
- An American hotel based in Ocean City, Maryland, a popular holiday resort on the Atlantic coast, has recently been the centre of a deadly outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease. Six people have contracted Legionnaire’s Disease after staying at the Plim Plaza Hotel in Ocean City, resulting in one death. The Maryland Health Department confirmed the presence of Leg...Read More
- Black Box Intelligence helps care home reduce energy costs11th-October, 2011
- As Shipbourne House in Norfolk had a need to reduce their energy expenditure, they contacted Black Box Intelligence , a specialist division of JLA . Black Box Intelligence were successful in reducing Shipbourne House’s energy usage and consequently their costs. Situated in a scenic part of England, close to the eastern coast, Shipbourne House provides a safe and...Read More
- JLA launches new laundry breakdown service JLA Response10th-October, 2011
- JLA , based in Ripponden, West Yorkshire, is the UK’s leading supplier of commercial laundry equipment. They have now expanded their laundry breakdown service to include the newly launched JLA Response . Providing comprehensive cover against laundry breakdowns, JLA Response is designed to be a vital service solution for many different businesses. Offering three...Read More
- Beverley Laundry calls on the expertise of JLA7th-October, 2011
- When Jon Dimberline was in the process of opening his new launderette in Beverley, JLA was his first port of call for fitting laundry machines. Jon already operates three thriving launderettes across the East Yorkshire area, and he chooses JLA to supply his laundry equipment every time. Jon adds: ““Our laundry machines are in frequent use, so it’s es...Read More
- JLA launches new dishwasher range6th-October, 2011
- JLA has recently launched a new dishwasher range , expanding its large product portfolio of washing machines, dryers, rotary irons and table finishers. JLA’s commercial dishwashers were developed with the specific needs of businesses in mind. For instance, the JLA210 dishwasher prioritises wash quality and easy installation. Whereas the JLA230s dishwasher provide...Read More
- International events kick start World MRSA Awareness Month3rd-October, 2011
- Several worldwide events and presentations marked the start of October 2011 – World MRSA Awareness Month. The campaign began with World MRSA Day on 1st October 2011 at Loyola University in Illinois, USA. This summit considered this year’s key theme: ‘The MRSA Epidemic – A Call to Action.’ At the event, world-renowned MRSA experts offered thei...Read More
- Clostridium Difficile causes over 40 deaths at Teesside hospitals28th-September, 2011
- Statistics released recently by a Freedom of Information request have revealed that over 40 people have died due to Clostridium Difficile at two Teesside hospitals. The log of incidents shows that between April 2008 and April 2011 there were 15 deaths at the University Hospital of Hartlepool and 29 deaths at the University Hospital of North Tees where C. difficile was a c...Read More
- Hospital curtains found to harbour deadly MRSA superbug27th-September, 2011
- A new study carried out by the University of Iowa has found that hospital curtains contain all manner of dangerous bacteria and superbugs, including MRSA. Speaking to Reuters Health, researcher Michael Ohl from the University of Iowa said: “There is growing recognition that the hospital environment plays an important role in the transmission of infection in the heal...Read More
- New study shows Legionella may be more prevalent than reported9th-September, 2011
- A new study shows that the incidences of Legionella infections may be much higher than previously recorded, due to insufficient testing for Legionella. The research paper has been published in the BMC Infectious Diseases journal, and was carried out using the samples of 3,982 hospital patients. Its findings show that only 35% of patients who were discharged with pneumonia...Read More
- Reusable tourniquets found to contain MRSA6th-September, 2011
- New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia shows that deadly bacteria and superbugs are being carried on reusable tourniquets. The findings suggest that these tourniquets could be increasing the risk of spreading infections and outbreaks in healthcare environments. The study found that 61% of the reusable tourniquets tested were colonised with unexpecte...Read More
- Study shows hospital staff uniforms carry deadly superbugs2nd-September, 2011
- According to recent research carried out at the Infectious Disease Unit of an Israeli University, hospital staff uniforms are often contaminated with deadly bacteria. The study showed that 60% of doctors’ uniforms and 65% of nurses’ outfits were contaminated. Indeed, some of the samples tested were found to be inhabiting MRSA, the highly resistant bacterium of...Read More
- More than 500 C diff deaths in Gwent, South Wales30th-August, 2011
- New figures from the Office of National Statistics show that 562 Gwent residents died from C. difficile as a contributory factor between 2006 and 2010. Commenting on the findings, Professor Mark Wilcox of the University of Leeds said: “What governs your risk of dying is a combination not only of the strain you have got, it’s also related to how ill you are whe...Read More
- MRSA shown to increase mortality rate by up to 5027th-August, 2011
- According to a worldwide study conducted at a Swedish university, the chances of fatality can be increased by up to 50% for patients who are infected with MRSA. Hakan Hanberger, Professor of Infectious Diseases at Linkoping University in Sweden, recently published a study which took into account the results of over 13,000 intensive care patients across 75 countries. Th...Read More
- Rise in rate of C diff deaths for Welsh women26th-August, 2011
- The Office for National Statistics has revealed a shocking discrepancy among female deaths due to C. difficile in Wales. From 2009 to 2010, the C. diff death rate rose from 57.4 per million to 59.5 per million. The rise in deaths for Welsh women is out of accordance with other statistics – the death rate fell amongst men in Wales, and both men and women in England....Read More
- USA Today Guests set to sue Las Vegas hotel for Legionella outbreak26th-August, 2011
- The USA Today has reported that eight guests at the Las Vegas-based Aria Resort & Casino are suing the hotel for being exposed to Legionella during their stay. MGM Resorts International (the owner of the Aria) issued a statement last month to inform all guests who stayed at the hotel from June 21 to July 4 that they may have been exposed to Legionella. Six of the guests w...Read More
- Reuters The Kyoto Protocol could be extended by the EU25th-August, 2011
- According to a recent article by Reuters, the EU are proposing to extend the life of the Kyoto Protocol beyond 2012. The Kyoto Protocol is an international climate treaty which was initiated in 1997. The EU proposal would look to extend its directives by six years to 2018. A senior EU negotiator said: “We see there are a lot of parties that want to maintain the K...Read More
- Scottish hospital closed after C difficile outbreak23rd-August, 2011
- A Scottish hospital based in Lanarkshire has been forced to close its doors to new patients after an outbreak of the C. difficile. Seven patients have suffered C. difficile infections at The Lockhart Hospital since June. Once they identified the disease, they decided to refuse new patients in an attempt to control the outbreak. Dr Chris Mackintosh, associate medical di...Read More
- Polar sea ice can recover if carbon emissions are reduced19th-August, 2011
- New research from the University of Washington suggests that polar ice caps could reformulate if the earth’s temperature began to cool due to reduced carbon emissions. In fact, even if all of the sea ice disappeared as a cause of global warming, it could still recover if the earth began to cool again. Scientists from the University of Washington used a computerised...Read More
- Hospital ward closure after C diff outbreak16th-August, 2011
- A recent article in the Rutland and Stamford Mercury reports that Stamford Hospital’s last in-patient ward has closed due to an outbreak of C. difficile. Once the superbug was discovered, hospital officials ordered a deep clean of the ward. This revealed the need for an extensive renovation of the ward, which means it will now be shut for three to six months while i...Read More
- Companies prosecuted for Legionella exposure12th-August, 2011
- Blake Lapthorn is a major law firm based in the South East of England. This month, it has issued a news report stating that two companies have been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for Legionella exposure. Blake Lapthorn’s Health and Safety team report that the prosecutions involved a company in the manufacturing industry and the firm hired to car...Read More
- BBC News New water system at dry ski centre after Legionella scare5th-August, 2011
- According to an article in the BBC News, a new water system is being installed at a Sunderland dry ski centre after Legionella bacteria were found there. Legionella was initially discovered at the Silksworth Sports Complex Ski Centre in June of this year. As a precaution, the ski centre was closed so that remedial work could take place. The ski centre intends to reduce th...Read More
- JLA service is right on time for Cornerstone Care4th-August, 2011
- The residential care home Cornerstone Care is thoroughly impressed with the speed of service provided by their JLA Total Care package. Located in the charming market town of Darlington in County Durham, Cornerstone Care creates a safe environment for adults with learning disabilities. As a residential home, it is essential that they offer hygienic living standards to a...Read More
- New Scientist Superbugs may be here to stay3rd-August, 2011
- According to a recent article in the New Scientist, superbugs may be even more virulent and resistant than first thought. The conclusion comes as a result of a study carried out by the University of Lisbon in Portugal. Francisco Dionisio and his team examined 10 different strains of E. coli, and the results they discovered were startling. They found that some strains of t...Read More
- On this day in 1976 The first recognised outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease27th-July, 2011
- The first recognised outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease occurred on this day, July 27, 35 years ago. This dangerous infection acquired its name because the first outbreak was recorded at an American Legion meeting for the American Bicentennial. The event took place in the USA at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Within just two days, many...Read More
- Evening News 24 Campaign planned to continue drive on hospital infections26th-July, 2011
- According to an article posted yesterday in the Norwich Evening News 24, a local hospital is planning a public campaign to help reduce superbug infections. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital intends to start the scheme in September, and it hopes to raise awareness of the importance of good hygiene. Since April, the hospital has had four cases of MRSA and 19 cases...Read More
- CNN Legionnaires disease scare at top Las Vegas resort21st-July, 2011
- CNN have reported about the Legionella warning issued last week by the Aria Resort & Casino, a major hotel complex situated in Las Vegas. According to a letter from Paul Berry, the hotel’s Operations Vice President, guests who stayed at the Aria from 21st June to 4th July 2011 were exposed to dangerously high levels of Legionella bacteria. The hotel forms part of...Read More
- BBC News C diff outbreak in South Eastern Trust area of Northern Ireland20th-July, 2011
- The BBC reported yesterday about a worrying outbreak of the clostridium difficile virus in Northern Ireland. There have been seven incidences of c. difficile at Ulster Hospital, including one c. diff 027 case, a form of the bacteria which is particularly virulent and dangerous. At the same time, the hospital has experienced a rapid rise in novovirus infections too. Norovi...Read More
- Dangers of infected nurse uniforms highlights the need for onsite laundries18th-July, 2011
- A new white paper has recently been produced by the Textile Services Association (TSA) which details the risk of washing nurse uniforms at home. According to the report, nurses could be carrying dangerous infections into the hospital and into their homes too. In fact, Britain is one of the only countries in Europe which allows nurses to take their uniforms home. As a...Read More
- Journal Sentinel Ozone seen as a big costsaver15th-July, 2011
- The success of ozone systems worldwide continues on unabated, as evidenced in a recent article from the Journal Sentinel in the USA. The article details how ozone systems cut gas bills because they don’t require hot water. It quotes an American ozone service company owner as saying: “We were very fascinated by the technology. It can kill bacteria and mould, an...Read More
- South London Press Legionella alert for schools15th-July, 2011
- A new article in the South London Press details how a local council has budgeted money for essential Legionella checks at the town hall and two primary schools. Specifically, Lambeth Council in South London plans to spend £237,000 investigating Legionella. The council has budgeted this money in response to a warning issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in...Read More
- Daily Mail Attack of the hyperbugs11th-July, 2011
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- You're hired JLA offers new opportunities for budding young apprentices6th-July, 2011
- JLA, the UK’s leading supplier of commercial laundry equipment, is launching a new recruitment drive to employ ten enthusiastic apprentices. This nationwide scheme offers young people a solid path to full-time work. Once the chosen apprentices have completed the course, they will become fully-fledged engineers at JLA. What with the weekly events unfolding on The Appren...Read More
- The Telegraph Pillows are riddled with infection23rd-June, 2011
- Patients are at risk of catching infections such as MRSA and C. difficile from pillows which are ridden with 30 different bugs, according to an article in The Telegraph. The article cites a recent study carried out by The Barts and The London NHS Trust that found many different infections in the dead skin, dandruff, and contaminated fluids present on the pillows tested. Thi...Read More
- Top safety accreditation for JLA16th-June, 2011
- JLA is the most recent addition to a long list of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industries improve safety records. The Yorkshire-based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors. Employing 300 people, JLA is the&nbs...Read More
- JLA helps Grosvenor Contracts win selection for the Buying Solutions Laundry Linen Services Framework13th-June, 2011
- Grosvenor Contracts, a national company focused on infection control in healthcare laundry, has been selected for the Buying Solutions Laundry & Linen Services Framework with the help of JLA. Buying Solutions is the national procurement partner for all UK public services, with Grosvenor Contracts one of just six private sector firms to be included in the framework. Over the...Read More
- Older residents get safer wash17th-May, 2011
- Hundreds of Scottish sheltered housing residents are getting a safer wash, thanks to a new infection control technique. Servite Housing Association is adopting a groundbreaking laundry system across all 23 of their sheltered housing centres to eliminate the bio-films which can linger from wash to wash. Servite is a significant housing provider with over 1800 properties...Read More
- BBC TV South and The Sun The humble launderette goes hightech18th-October, 2010
- MUMS REJOICE AS STUDENTS TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR LAUNDRY WITH LAUNDRYVIEW Circuit is JLA's sister company and the market leader in fully managed profitable laundries. In this entertaining BBC news item, Allen Sinclair reports from the University of Surrey where Circuit’s new online system, Laundryview, has been installed. There, washers and dryers now send t...Read More
- BBC Scotland OTEX goes global24th-September, 2010
- OTEX is Forth Valley Royal Hospitals new weapon against superbugs This exciting BBC footage is about Stirlingshire’s new £300million Forth Valley Royal Hospital and its investment in the latest infection-fighting technology, including OTEX. OTEX features prominently and, during the interview, Mike MacKay from Serco tells BBC Health Correspondent, Elea...Read More
- BBC Radio 4 OTEX gets air time24th-September, 2010
- OTEX "KEEPING CLEANING CLOTHS CLEAN" AT FORTH VALLEY ROYAL HOSPITAL This radio programme follows on from BBC Scotland’s exciting news item about Forth Valley Royal Hospital’s investment in OTEX and other state-of-the-art , infection-fighting technology. Health Correspondent, Eleanor Bradford, explains how Stirlingshire’s new £300millio...Read More
- Daily Mail - Washing sheets in ozone could stop hospital superbugs1st-June, 2010
- Using JLA's OTEX laundry system could dramatically reduce the number of people suffering from Clostridium difficile in NHS hospitals, according to an article in the Daily Mail. Hospital sheets may be infected with bacteria and viruses, including the superbug C. difficile, which are left untouched by traditional thermal laundry processes. L...Read More
- JLA is shortlisted for Yorkshire Innovator award19th-May, 2010
- Laundry specialists JLA have been shortlisted for the Yorkshire Innovator title in the first-ever Yorkshire Business Masters awards, run by TheBusinessDesk.com. The accolade recognizes OTEX, JLA’s revolutionary front-line infection control tool for the NHS and care homes, and the winner will be announced on June 17. JLA developed OTEX in a...Read More
- OTEX a real breakthrough for Edinburgh Royal Infirmary23rd-March, 2010
- Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is the latest NHS hospital to install JLA’s revolutionary OTEX system. John Jack, director of Facilities at NHS Lothian said: "This new technology is a real breakthrough and we are glad that Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is one of the first to introduce the full system. " "It has real benefits for patients, staff and the environment...Read More
- National Customer Service Award winner 2008-091st-January, 2009
- JLA has won the customer service award for field service management in the National Customer Service Awards 2008/09. The awards celebrate the impact that excellent customer service can make on consumers and business performance and attract some of Britain's biggest businesses. Companies including Vodafone, Barclays, Sainsbury's and Eurostar competed in this y...Read More
- JLA's outstanding service1st-January, 2009
- JLA’s outstanding service has been recognised by the prestigious National Customer Service Awards programme, which attracts many of the UK’s biggest businesses. The company has been named as a finalist for the 2008 Customer Service Award for Field Management, awarded for the highest standards in customer care, along with Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, Fuj...Read More
