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Infection prevention is often discussed in terms of chemistry, performance data and laboratory standards. Yet in practice, the success of any cleaner and disinfectant is determined by something far more straightforward: whether it can be used consistently, correctly and with ease in real clinical environments. That distinction is increasingly important as new disinfectant products continue [...]

This year, MTP Innovations celebrates 16 years in business - a milestone that, while not a traditional anniversary, represents something significant in the healthcare sector: sustained resilience, proven performance, and long-term trust. Since its founding, the company has focused on one core objective - delivering high-level infection prevention and control solutions designed to protect public [...]

Elaine Randall, Business Development Manager and Clinical Specialist at MTP Innovations, isn’t just selling a product. She’s helping her former colleagues. With a nursing career that began in 1978 and spanned nearly two decades across the NHS and private sector, Elaine brings experience, empathy, and expert knowledge to every conversation she has with healthcare teams [...]

At MTP Innovations, we are proud to announce our membership in The Kirkwood Business Movement, a fantastic initiative led by The Kirkwood Hospice. This local networking movement brings together businesses that are committed to supporting their community and making a positive impact on the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses. Why The Kirkwood? The Kirkwood [...]

England is currently grappling with an unprecedented surge in norovirus cases, with hospitals reporting an average of 1,160 patients admitted daily - a record figure more than double that of the previous year. This sharp increase has placed significant strain on the NHS, already contending with high bed occupancy rates and the pressures of seasonal [...]

At MTP Innovations, we pride ourselves on innovation and dedication, and no one exemplifies this better than our Commercial Director, Christine Sparks. With over three decades of experience in the public and private facilities services industry, Christine brings unparalleled expertise, passion, and a deep understanding of the healthcare sector to our team. From an initial [...]

Mike Jepson, the Managing Director and co-founder of MTP Innovations, has been in the world of healthcare and infection control for over 30 years. Starting with 16 years of experience at Rentokil-Initial, including a nine-year tenure as Managing Director of its healthcare division, Mike has brought a wealth of knowledge, experience and a deep understanding [...]

Following our return from the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) 2024 conference, where we had the pleasure of catching up with our customers and meeting new faces in the infection prevention community. It’s always a highlight for us to have face-to-face conversations with infection prevention and control specialists, who play a vital role in shaping the [...]

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, convenience often takes priority. Disposable disinfectant wipes, widely used across the NHS, seem like a quick and efficient cleaning solution. However, the environmental and financial costs associated with their use are substantial and increasingly hard to ignore. Plus, a soon-to-be-implemented ban will dramatically escalate the pace of change.    [...]

As we gear up for the IPS Conference 2024, taking place in Birmingham 23 - 25 September 2024, sustainability is taking centre stage. MTP Innovations is thrilled to be part of this exciting event, showcasing how our cutting-edge DiffX™ cleaning solutions can help Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) professionals achieve their sustainability goals without compromising [...]

In the battle against hospital-acquired infections, the choice of disinfectant can make a critical difference. For years, chlorine-based disinfectants have been the go-to solution for many healthcare facilities. However, recent research has drawn attention to the inadequacy one of the main chlorine disinfectants – bleach – and its inability to kill off Clostridioides difficile (C. [...]

Infection control staff and healthcare cleaning teams make a major contribution to protecting the health of the nation.  Often working diligently below the radar, these two crucially important teams function as the first line of defence and the last line of resistance in the fight against harmful pathogens.     People protectors  Infection prevention and control [...]

Protection against infection The team here at DiffX Does It™ are passionate about the work we do to help hospitals reduce infections and keep them clean. Our aim is to reduce the impact of Healthcare Acquired Infections for our loved ones who are ill and or vulnerable, the dedicated staff who care for them and [...]

We’re hearing more and more from hospitals looking for an alternative to chlorine for disinfecting their healthcare settings. Research is building a steady case against the use of chlorine-based disinfectants and cites a strong connection between chlorine usage and levels of occupational asthma. Both nursing staff and domestic teams can be subject to the long-term [...]

As corporate members of the Infection Prevention Society (IPS), it was great to attend the IPS Journey To Net Zero conference in Birmingham and hear more about the ongoing task of taking NHS’ emissions to Net Zero by 2040 in all areas under their control. It was great to see the subject of sustainability discussed [...]

Our DiffX™ products are easy to use and proven to destroy life threatening viruses, fungi, yeasts, spores and bacteria. Its pH neutral formula is easy on the environment and a powerful disinfectant that eliminates all surface contamination. To support you use our product correctly we have this short video. The 5 main points from the [...]

As the season changes and the weather improves, we all think about new beginnings, fresh starts, and a thorough spring clean. We’ve taken the new season to remind ourselves of our environmental impact and how we can help you to reduce yours. In 2020 the NHS adopted a plan to become the world's first carbon net [...]

Winter months bring colder temperatures and shorter days, but they also bring something else – more pathogens and illness! In this blog we remind ourselves of the importance of infection prevention and control and cleaning and disinfection within a healthcare setting. Common cold, flu, and norovirus, can spread quickly and cause serious complications for those [...]

The IPS annual conference is the largest infection prevention and control exhibition in the UK, and it is expected to attract upwards of 600 professionals. The 2022 conference is now not only relevant to healthcare delegates as the issue of infection prevention is becoming increasingly important but also to many industry sectors from catering to [...]

BACKGROUND The Domestic Services team from a Trust in the South England were keen to find a system and product suitable for environmental maintenance cleaning as well as disinfection for wards and clinical departments. The team had been using a two part process, that involved an initial environmental clean followed by additional disinfection with a [...]