Legionella Awareness Training

Legionella Awareness in Care Homes – Half Day

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Summary

Legionella bacteria can pose a serious risk in care homes, where residents may be more vulnerable to infection. Effective control of water systems is essential to prevent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and to remain compliant with Health and Safety legislation, HSE guidance (ACoP L8), and CQC requirements.

At Alban Safety, our Legionella Awareness Training for Care Homes, delivered across the North West, equips managers and staff with the knowledge to identify risks, implement control measures, and maintain safe water systems in line with regulatory standards.

Course Aim

To raise awareness of Legionella risks in care home environments and provide staff with the knowledge to support effective water safety management.

Availability

This course is available in the North West. Book Legionella Awareness training with Alban Safety for your care home team across the North West to ensure staff are knowledgeable, compliant, and able to maintain safe water systems. Contact Alban Safety today to check availability, rates or discuss your organisation’s specific requirements.

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Course Duration

Half Day – Awareness-level training

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the risks posed by Legionella in care settings
• Recognise their legal duties and responsibilities
• Identify potential sources of Legionella within their care home
• Implement and monitor effective control measures
• Support compliance with CQC and HSE guidance

Who Should Attend

• Care Home Managers and Deputy Managers
• Maintenance and Facilities staff
• Anyone responsible for water safety within a care setting

What you'll learn

Course Content

Discover what you'll learn from this training and how it is assessed.

1. Course Content

Key Topics Covered:

1. What is Legionella? – causes, risks, and health effects
2. Legal responsibilities – duties under Health & Safety law, ACoP L8, and CQC expectations
3. Identifying risk areas in care homes – hot and cold-water systems, showers, storage tanks, and other sources
4. Water safety plans and risk assessments
5. Control measures – temperature control, flushing regimes, and maintenance requirements
6. Record keeping and monitoring responsibilities
7. Roles of managers, staff, and contractors
8. Responding to incidents and reporting requirements

2. Assessment & Certification

• Delegates complete a short knowledge check
• Successful participants receive a certificate of attendance in Legionella Awareness from Alban Safety

Legionella Awareness in Care Homes

Legionella Awareness in Care Homes – Half Day

Course Content

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