Role and Function of the ICS IPC Team
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The IPC Team across NW London provides a strategic function working in collaboration with health and social care providers in both public and private sectors.
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Our role is for system oversight of governance, progress against IPC related ambitions, thresholds and alignment with the NHS agenda.
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Patient safety and reducing inequalities in health across the system is a key objective.
IPC Team Composition
The Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) role sits within the portfolio of the chief nursing officer for North west London, Jennifer Roye. The team consists of a Deputy DIPC, Head of IPC and two IPC Nurse Practitioners.
Natalie has worked in health and social care for over 20 years and specialised in infection prevention for 15 of these. She has worked in Sussex, Berkshire, Birmingham and London carrying out varying IPC roles with North West London for the past 7 years. Alongside this role, she has a clinical role working with a local authority supporting social care.
IPC dates for your diary
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September 2025 Urology Awareness month
Urology Awareness Month is an annual campaign running in September to raise awareness of urology diseases. |
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13 September 2025 World Sepsis Day
An opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis. |
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17 September 2025 World Patient Safety Day
Increasing public awareness and engagement enhance global understanding, and spurring global solidarity and action to promote patient safety. |
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19 October - 25 October 2025 Infection Prevention and Control Week
Infection prevention and control week is about raising awareness for the important role we all play in keeping patients safe from infection.
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18 November - 24 November 2025 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy-makers.
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1 December 2025 World Aids Day
An opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. |
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16 - 22 March 2026 Nutrition and Hydration week
A shared objective to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally.
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