Leeds retirement scheme confirms traces of legionella

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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00:00This is the Bentley Court Retirement Housing Scheme, situated in the Meanwood area of Leeds.

00:06The development includes 35 one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom bungalows,

00:12all of which are purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.

00:17On Monday 14th April, Anker, who own and run the site,

00:22confirmed traces of the bacteria Legionella were found following a water test in one resident's flat.

00:28Legionella is a form of bacteria that can lead to Legionnaire's disease,

00:33and Anker are working with the Health and Safety Executive after the resident was taken to hospital after becoming very ill.

00:40A spokesperson for Anker said that after recently conducting water sampling at Bentley Court,

00:46which indicated the presence of Legionella bacteria within an individual flat,

00:51they took swift and comprehensive action to address this, and there is no cause for other residents to be concerned.

00:57They're working closely with the Health and Safety Executive,

01:01who are content with the actions they have taken, both now and in the past,

01:04to understand how the bacteria developed, and to identify any improvements they may be able to make in the future.

01:11According to the NHS site, Legionnaire's disease is a lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water

01:18from things like air conditioning or hot tubs.

01:21Although it's uncommon, it can be very serious,

01:24and it's usually caught in places like hotels, hospitals or offices where the bacteria have got into the water supply.

01:31Symptoms include a cough, shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort,

01:36particularly when breathing or coughing, a high temperature and flu-like symptoms.

01:41Anker have said the health and safety of their residents remains paramount.

01:44Here we go, Painless.

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