When should I wash my hands?

We all know that we should wash our hands to help keep germs at bay. Sometimes though it is difficult to remember when you need to wash your hands, and how to wash your hands properly. Use our tips below to help you know when you should wash your hands.  

 Wash your hands before you...

• Prepare or eat food
• Treat a cut or a wound

 Wash your hands after you...

• Go to the bathroom
• Handle uncooked foods, particularly raw meat, poultry or fish
• Change your children's nappies
• Blow your nose, cough or sneeze
• Play with your pet animals
• Play/Work in the garden
• Take out the rubbish