About us

Infection Control Team                                        

 The Infection Control Nurses work in the community across the three boroughs of St Helens, Halton and Warrington.

We have seven Infection Control nurses: Nick Hughes, Gill McMillan, Karen Nolan, Jo Forshaw, Christine Mars, Charlene Liptrot and Julie Taylor. We also have an Infection Control practitioner Karen Jones. We are supported by a full time Secretary Zoe Rubotham.

Infection control nurses are available for any advice or support required regarding:

• Infectious diseases – Advice for all healthcare workers and members of the general public
• Outbreaks of infectious diseases
• Information about health care-associated infections
• Infection control advice for care homes, dentists and GPs
• Advice for care agencies and staff
• Leaflets and posters regarding infectious diseases and preventing the spread of infection
• Advice to schools/nurseries on infectious diseases and any exclusion that may be required
• Providing infection control training for staff working across the community
• Infection Control audit advice for care homes, dentists and GPs

The Team are based at

Newton Community Hospital,Room 149, 
Bradlegh road, Newton Le willows
WA12 8RB

Telephone number

01744 457314

Email contact

Secure email – sthccg.3boroughsinfectioncontrol@nhs.net