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Leeds retirement scheme confirms traces of legionella
National World - LocalTV
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15/04/2025
A retirement scheme in Leeds has confirmed it has found traces of the bacteria Legionella after testing water in one resident’s flat.
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This is the Bentley Court Retirement Housing Scheme, situated in the Meanwood area of Leeds.
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The development includes 35 one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom bungalows,
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all of which are purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.
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On Monday 14th April, Anker, who own and run the site,
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confirmed traces of the bacteria Legionella were found following a water test in one resident's flat.
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Legionella is a form of bacteria that can lead to Legionnaire's disease,
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and Anker are working with the Health and Safety Executive after the resident was taken to hospital after becoming very ill.
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A spokesperson for Anker said that after recently conducting water sampling at Bentley Court,
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which indicated the presence of Legionella bacteria within an individual flat,
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they took swift and comprehensive action to address this, and there is no cause for other residents to be concerned.
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They're working closely with the Health and Safety Executive,
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who are content with the actions they have taken, both now and in the past,
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to understand how the bacteria developed, and to identify any improvements they may be able to make in the future.
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According to the NHS site, Legionnaire's disease is a lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water
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from things like air conditioning or hot tubs.
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Although it's uncommon, it can be very serious,
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and it's usually caught in places like hotels, hospitals or offices where the bacteria have got into the water supply.
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Symptoms include a cough, shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort,
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particularly when breathing or coughing, a high temperature and flu-like symptoms.
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Anker have said the health and safety of their residents remains paramount.
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Here we go, Painless.
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