Independent advice, audits and training from Trevor Garcia MIDSc (Chtd) – drawing on 37 years in NHS decontamination and sterile services.
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Trevor Garcia spent 37 years in the NHS in a range of decontamination roles across two Trusts, including managing decontamination and sterile services, and served for two years as an Associate Director of Clinical Support Services.
From 2011 to 2018 he was Director of Education for the Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc), leading a team with Health Education England to develop an apprenticeship programme for decontamination staff. He later served as National Chairman of the IDSc.
Since founding TG Decon in 2019, Trevor has worked as a lead End Point Assessor for the National School of Healthcare Science, facilitates the NPAG Decontamination Best Value Group, and supports organisations with assessments, training and strategic guidance. His particular passion is the education of decontamination staff.
Practical, independent support to help your organisation process reusable medical devices safely and compliantly.
Support with running and improving sterile services and decontamination departments.
Training for decontamination personnel, managers and leads.
Independent audits of decontamination systems against current guidance and best practice.
Assessing surgical instrument sets and their condition, with clear written reports.
Preparing specifications and tender documents for decontamination services and equipment.
Developing business cases and plans for new or improved decontamination services.
Supporting NHS and independent organisations that reprocess reusable medical devices.
Hands-on knowledge of running decontamination services day to day.
Former IDSc Director of Education and National Chairman.
A genuine commitment to developing skilled decontamination teams.
Impartial, practical recommendations tailored to your service.
Recent UK decontamination, sterile services and medical device regulation updates.
The Institute of Decontamination Sciences' annual congress takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, covering flexible endoscopy, evolving regulation, surgical robotics and automation in decontamination. Registration is open.
Read source: Central Sterilising Club ↗Following a consultation that drew more than 1,000 responses, the government will continue to accept CE-marked medical devices and IVDs in Great Britain on a long-term basis, alongside the UKCA route.
Read source: MHRA / GOV.UK ↗JAG announced a free virtual session on 29 October 2026 to clear up common confusion between local policy and national/JAG standards and role-based expectations in endoscopy decontamination.
Read source: JAG ↗To discuss how TG Decon can support your service, get in touch.
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