The government: Big decrease in infections

HUGE progress has been made in recent years to tackle hospital infections across Scotland.

Last month, figures showed C diff rates had fallen by 42 per cent compared with the same time last year. MRSA levels were down nearly 45 per cent.

There has been a tripling of funding to tackle healthcare associated infections (HAIs) - to more than 50 million over three years.

The Scottish Government says it has also provided hundreds of additional cleaning staff.

Other measures include revamping the role of the senior charge nurse, giving them responsibility for ensuring ward cleanliness.