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Stanbridge 70th Birthday Archive Project

Milestones often make us look forward to the future, but they can also make us stop and...

70 Acts of Kindness

Working within the healthcare sector for 70 years, we know that acts of kindness go a long...

7 weeks until Stanbridge turn 70!

The 16th August 2026 marks a monumental milestone for Stanbridge, as the company officially celebrates its 70th...

From Bicycles to Bedpans: The Stanbridge Story

The Stanbridge Story. Every great company has a story. Ours just happens to begin with bicycles and...

National Clean Air Day: Healthcare Ventilation & HTM...

During National Clean Air Day, we naturally think about the outdoors, fresh air, and clear skies. But...

Beyond HTM 01-01 Part D

When it comes to managing a compliant healthcare facility, HTM 01-01 Part D is the ultimate guide...

June DeoScale Offer!

DeoScale aids in controlling the build-up of limescale and prevents costly repair bills. It's essential in maintaining...

Hand selecting a wash ons tanbirdge bedpan washer

Avoid Costly Downtime: How to Prevent Common Machine...

Your Stanbridge sluice room machine is the backbone of infection control within your healthcare environment. The equipment...

Nurse spraying down the bed rail to reduce infection

Working as a team to fight infections

Infection prevention and control is a team sport, working together to fight infections and stop the spread...

Breaking the Chain of Infection

Stopping the spread of infections isn't about luck; it's about understanding the ‘Chain of Infection’. In...

Why buy directly from the Manufacturer?

By choosing to buy directly from the manufacturer, you can cut out the middleman and gain a...

clock and flowers representing clocks springing forward

Clocks Spring forward – Is your care home...

As the clocks spring forward, it’s the perfect opportunity to give your sluice room a much-needed refresh....

Global Recycling Day – A Sustainable Shift in...

Did you know that your choice of infection control equipment can have a direct impact on the...

Laptop on desk showing Stanbridge on BIMObject

Exciting News: Stanbridge is Now Live on BIMobject!

We are thrilled to announce that Stanbridge has officially gone live on BIMobject, the world’s leading digital...

Hand Washing – Infection Control 101

In a care environment, hand hygiene is the single most important intervention for breaking the chain of...

Staff Training Toolkit: Sluice Room Safety & Best...

The sluice room is one of the highest-risk areas in healthcare facilities when it comes to infections....

Events Stanbridge are attending in 2026

Stanbridge is excited to announce our upcoming schedule of events for 2026. These events will provide opportunities...

How to improve the efficiency of your sluice...

At Stanbridge, we believe that efficiency and hygiene go hand-in-hand. Here is how you can optimise your...

CQC Compliance and Infection Control: Is Your Sluice...

Many healthcare facilities assume they are compliant because they have a designated sluice room, but the CQC...

5 signs it’s time to upgrade to a...

While hand washing and macerators have been the go-to methods in the past for human waste disposal,...

Find us in IHEEM’s Health Estate Journal

We are delighted to share that our January issue of IHEEM’s Health Estate Journal magazine has arrived,...

Top 5 infection control myths

Maintaining high standards of infection control in healthcare is vital. But with so much information being shared,...

Case Study: Reduce Infection Risk with Stanbridge Bedpans

Introduction Stanbridge have pioneered the complete transformation of bedpans within care homes and hospitals. Historically, it was...

Bad odours coming from your sluice room?

On exceptionally hot days, bad odours can spread quickly throughout the home. Similarly, during the colder months,...

Infection Control Throughout The Years

From 'Bad Air' to Bedpan Washers: The Epic Journey of Infection Control! Ever wondered how we got...

Reducing HCAIs in healthcare settings

Sluice rooms and bedpan washer disinfectors are critical in the fight against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAIs). These designated...

Sluice Room Sins

The sluice room plays a vital role in infection control, serving as a dedicated space for safely...

stanbridge compact superior 3 bedpan washer

How to operate a bedpan washer disinfector

Our bedpan washer disinfectors (sluice machines) are designed for maximum efficiency and ease of use, providing a...

Standing Together: Supporting the Poppy Appeal 2025

Stanbridge are proud to support the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal 2025. We are continuing our commitment...

How limescale can affect your infection control efforts

What is Limescale? Limescale, also known as calcium carbonate, is a hard, white, chalky deposit which forms...

How to maximise infection control in your care...

Infection control plays a vital role in delivering safe and high-quality care to vulnerable residents in care...

Macmillan Coffee Morning 2025

We had a fantastic time at our recent Macmillan Coffee Morning! Fresh coffee and amazing homemade cakes,...

open bedpan washer disinfector with steam coming out after decontamination

How do bedpan washer disinfectors decontaminate

Our bedpan washer disinfectors play a vital role in infection prevention and control for hospitals and care...

images of utensils in bedpan washer disinfectors

Washing bedpans by hand vs machine

Washing bedpans and urine bottles is a recurring task for those working in healthcare facilities like care...

The best way to boost your sluice rooms’...

As we’re sure you are aware, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assesses and manages the risk of...

Yellow Bags Vs Bedpan Washer Disinfectors

When it comes to managing clinical waste in a care home environment, safety and legal compliance must...

Health Technical Memorandum (HTM 01-01)

Has this replaced HTM 2030? Yes. HTM 2030 has now been incorporated into HTM 01-01: Management and...

What you should NOT be keeping in your...

The sluice room plays a vital role in infection control, serving as a dedicated space for safely...

Why deal with Stanbridge?

When it comes to essential sluice room equipment, like bedpan washer disinfectors, you need a partner you...

Expert Guide to Sluice Room Equipment

A well-equipped sluice room is essential for creating and maintaining the highest infection prevention and control protocols...

The Benefits of Stanbridge Bedpan Washer Disinfectors

Investing in the right equipment for your sluice room isn't just about compliance; it's about safety and...

81st anniversary of D-Day

Today marks the 81st anniversary of D-Day. Stanbridge honours the Allied forces who, on this day,...

Update Your Bedpan Washer: A Comprehensive Guide

Looking to update your bedpan washer disinfector? Here’s all you need to know. If you work within...

Why your sluice room layout might be breaking...

In the fight against infections in care homes and hospitals, every detail matters. Ensuring that you have...

Invest in a safer future! Flexible finance options...

We know you’re dedicated to providing the best possible care to your residents to help prevent the...

Top 5 sluice room mistakes we see in...

Designing and building a care home involves countless elements and considerations, and a sluice room may not...

VE Day 80th Anniversary

As we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, we pause to reflect on the...

How Compliant Is Your Sluice Room Practice?

We were at Caring UK Conferences Plymouth & Bristol, in March, where our Managing Director and Business...

How to maintain my sluice machine

Maintaining hygiene and infection control is crucial in sluice rooms to stop the spread of deadly infections;...

Safe and efficient human waste disposal

The management of human waste in healthcare settings is more than just a routine task; it's crucial...

Country goes into lockdown

Are you ready? Are your visitors encouraged to wash their hands when entering and leaving your facility?...

Key considerations when building a sluice room

Building a sluice room requires careful planning to ensure it's compliant with current regulations. A well-designed sluice...

Case Study: The Longevity of Stanbridge Bedpan Washer...

Here at Stanbridge, we know that cost-effectiveness and reliability are crucial when selecting equipment for your healthcare...

Events Stanbridge are attending in 2025

Find out which events we are attending in 2026. Stanbridge is excited to announce our upcoming...

Importance of WRAS Approval

In any healthcare setting, hygiene and safety are crucial, especially when it comes to water. That's why...

Health Technical Memoranda (HTM 2030) – Everything you...

What is HTM 2030? Health Technical Memoranda or HTM’s for short outline the correct methods and procedures...

Banner image - Bedpan Washer Disinfector

Choosing the right bedpan washer disinfector for your...

At Stanbridge, we understand the importance of infection control when disposing of human waste in your sluice...

CQC Regulation 9A: Keeping residents safe and connected

Effective April 6, 2024, CQC Regulation 9A is a crucial standard that applies to care homes, hospitals,...

Beat the Winter Blues: Essential Bedpan Washer Maintenance

As the days gradually shorten and temperatures drop, healthcare facilities face a unique set of challenges. Sadly,...

Why Bedpan Washer Disinfectors Are a Superior Choice...

In the healthcare environment, infection control is paramount, and the handling of human waste plays a critical...

What Is A Sluice Room?

A sluice room is a designated area in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and care...

Oshun’s Quest for Clean Waters

Long ago, when the world was still young, Oshun, the goddess of love, fertility, and rivers, ruled...

Why is Sluice Room Compliance So Important Now?

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is currently implementing significant reforms aimed at streamlining and improving the quality...

Stanbridge Limited – New Bank Account Details

As of 1st of July 2024 Stanbridge Limited will be changing the bank account details in which...

Sluice Room Sustainability – Our Top Tips

Here is a top 5 list of things that care homes can adopt within their sluice rooms...

Introducing Oshun!

In the heart of ancient myth, Oshun, the vibrant goddess of freshwater and life-giving rivers, rose...

Stanbridge: Your Compliance Partner for the New CQC...

As the digital reporting deadline approaches, the care home industry is undergoing significant changes. With the CQC's...

Adequate Indoor Air Quality in Nursing Homes: An...

Ventilation and clean air play an integral part within infection prevention control yet surprisingly are most often...

Welcome Back! All aboard for 2024

Even if 2024 is already a week underway, the team at Stanbridge would like to wish all...

Are you up to date with your Homes...

Would you welcome support to prepare for your CQC visit which incorporates the infection prevention and control...

Save Money and Time; The hidden costs of...

Save Money and Time; The hidden costs of using single use Sluice Room equipment! Costs are rising...

Super Deduction Capital Allowance

Have you heard of Super Deduction Capital Allowance? More importantly, are you making the most of this...

Are You Ready for Your CQC Inspection?

CQC inspectors will be looking closely at how you dispose of human bodily fluids to prevent infections...

Stay compliant by spreading the Cost when funds...

Our Finance Options Finance is an attractive option for Care Homes to keep their Sluice Rooms Compliant...

Special Offer

Don’t miss out on our 3 for 2 offer on all Stanbridge pans, saving you £34.95 or...

Celebrating Our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!

This week we celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There will be celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the...

Washer Disinfector Machine Leasing

Reduce the risk of cross-contamination and update your sluice room - spread the cost & lease over...

Winter Bedpan Washer Servicing

Have you been told your machine is obsolete? Stanbridge can supply parts for our machines up to...

Benefits of Stainless Steel

The Benefits Of Stainless Steel Equipment There are a wide range of benefits to using stainless steel...

Working On – Capital Allowance Savings

Save almost 25%* on the total cost of new Bedpan Washers & Equipment for your Sluice Room...

UK Based Infection Control Equipment Supplier

Reliable & fast delivery of machines, parts, and products – All orders are manufactured & shipped directly...

Servicing and Maintenance: Sluice Room Equipment

Winter’s approach puts lots of pressure on care homes, with the circulation of colds, flus and norovirus,...

Why staff training will be critical to the...

The pandemic is not over. The challenges and heartbreak which swept the care home sector in the...

Sluice Room Servicing – Prevention is always better...

Never has it been more important to stop the infection before it gets a hold and rips...

Single-Use vs Reusable Sluice Equipment

Costs are rising across the board including big jumps in the cost of electricity, national insurance...

n The Wings Of Freedom - Birds Flying And Broken Chains - Charge Concept

Moving to a New World!

As we gradually and joyfully emerge from lockdown and return to “normal” we will all be eternally...

Infection prevention and control in Sluice Rooms –...

The care sector and NHS need to prepare for what many believe will be a difficult winter...

Latest News

Stanbridge 70th Birthday Archive Project

70 Acts of Kindness

7 weeks until Stanbridge turn 70!

From Bicycles to Bedpans: The Stanbridge Story

National Clean Air Day: Healthcare Ventilation & HTM...

Beyond HTM 01-01 Part D

June DeoScale Offer!

Avoid Costly Downtime: How to Prevent Common Machine...

Working as a team to fight infections

Breaking the Chain of Infection

Why buy directly from the Manufacturer?

Clocks Spring forward – Is your care home...

Global Recycling Day – A Sustainable Shift in...

Exciting News: Stanbridge is Now Live on BIMobject!

Hand Washing – Infection Control 101

Staff Training Toolkit: Sluice Room Safety & Best...

Events Stanbridge are attending in 2026

How to improve the efficiency of your sluice...

CQC Compliance and Infection Control: Is Your Sluice...

5 signs it’s time to upgrade to a...

Find us in IHEEM’s Health Estate Journal

Top 5 infection control myths

Case Study: Reduce Infection Risk with Stanbridge Bedpans

Bad odours coming from your sluice room?

Infection Control Throughout The Years

Reducing HCAIs in healthcare settings

Sluice Room Sins

How to operate a bedpan washer disinfector

Standing Together: Supporting the Poppy Appeal 2025

How limescale can affect your infection control efforts

How to maximise infection control in your care...

Macmillan Coffee Morning 2025

How do bedpan washer disinfectors decontaminate

Washing bedpans by hand vs machine

The best way to boost your sluice rooms’...

Yellow Bags Vs Bedpan Washer Disinfectors

Health Technical Memorandum (HTM 01-01)

What you should NOT be keeping in your...

Why deal with Stanbridge?

Expert Guide to Sluice Room Equipment

The Benefits of Stanbridge Bedpan Washer Disinfectors

81st anniversary of D-Day

Update Your Bedpan Washer: A Comprehensive Guide

Why your sluice room layout might be breaking...

Invest in a safer future! Flexible finance options...

Top 5 sluice room mistakes we see in...

VE Day 80th Anniversary

How Compliant Is Your Sluice Room Practice?

How to maintain my sluice machine

Safe and efficient human waste disposal

Country goes into lockdown

Key considerations when building a sluice room

Case Study: The Longevity of Stanbridge Bedpan Washer...

Events Stanbridge are attending in 2025

Importance of WRAS Approval

Health Technical Memoranda (HTM 2030) – Everything you...

Choosing the right bedpan washer disinfector for your...

CQC Regulation 9A: Keeping residents safe and connected

Beat the Winter Blues: Essential Bedpan Washer Maintenance

Why Bedpan Washer Disinfectors Are a Superior Choice...

What Is A Sluice Room?

Oshun’s Quest for Clean Waters

Why is Sluice Room Compliance So Important Now?

Stanbridge Limited – New Bank Account Details

Sluice Room Sustainability – Our Top Tips

Introducing Oshun!

Stanbridge: Your Compliance Partner for the New CQC...

Adequate Indoor Air Quality in Nursing Homes: An...

Welcome Back! All aboard for 2024

Are you up to date with your Homes...

Save Money and Time; The hidden costs of...

Super Deduction Capital Allowance

Are You Ready for Your CQC Inspection?

Stay compliant by spreading the Cost when funds...

Special Offer

Celebrating Our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!

Washer Disinfector Machine Leasing

Winter Bedpan Washer Servicing

Benefits of Stainless Steel