UKHA News & Events
This page would typically show recent events and meetings from our media partners: The United Kingdom Housekeepers Association (UKHA). Unfortunately due to COVID-19, as you can imagine, there will be limited news in this section for the foreseeable future.
Looking after our housekeeping family - Lisa Williams, national chair of the UKHA, stresses why we should support each other beyond the workplace. Housekeeping is often called the heart of hospitality. Every day, housekeeping teams work tirelessly behind the scenes to create safe, clean, and welcoming environments for guests. We take pride in caring for others, but it is equally important…
Taking the strain for housekeepers - After 18 years of working alongside maintenance and housekeeping teams, industry veteran and founder of Eziflate Ltd, Kim Wright, is launching a solution to one of the hospitality sector’s most persistent physical challenges: the manual handling of heavy beds and furniture. Eziflate has introduced its flagship heavy-duty inflatable lifting bag, specifically designed to eliminate the…
Landmark event for London & SE - The perfect setting for the business lunch organised by London & SE region, with a seamless turnaround and impeccable service, was provided by The Landmark Hotel. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully paired with the drinks, making for a truly enjoyable dining experience. Members were delighted to have Lynsey Crombie – The Queen of Clean…
UKHA SUMMER BBQ - The UKHA Summer BBQ, hosted by the London region, went off in style with over 90 people in attendance at the Kensington Palace Gardens. Fernanda Lewis, London chair, welcomed guest to her first Summer BBQ event. Thanks, were given to sponsors: Belmont Laundry, Blossom & Browne’s, Greenbrook Ventures, Guarantee Laundries, Mint Linen and Royal Jersey…
Fascinating visit for London members - Since its start in 1984, the UKHA has kept its mission of sharing knowledge, development and supporting each other. Recent meetings have focused on current challenges faced in housekeeping and the impact not only on the hospitality establishments but on people facing a variety of issues, including finding talent to join their teams. It was…
Lorraine Dale MVO stands down after nine years as UKHA National Chair - A message from Lorraine. “It is with great sadness that I wish to inform you that I intend to stand down as National Chair from March 2023. I have held this position for nearly a decade, and as my responsibilities within the Royal Household are ever increasing, I feel that the time has come to…
UKHA Summer Ball & HHH Awards - hosted by Midlands & SW We have some exciting news to announce – The Triple ‘H’ Awards (Hotel Housekeeping Honours) for the hotel/housekeeping sector are back! After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we felt it only right to give the sector time to recover, re-staff and regroup. Now you’ve done just that and…
The inside story on outside dirt - Make sure all your exterior furniture is welcoming and not covered in bird poo I hope you’ve had a fabulous summer and refreshing break from work when possible. Perhaps the thought of a cocktail or two in a relaxing environment is your wish too, and well deserved following the uncertain times we’ve been through together.…
Water: our precious liquid asset - As we head from spring to summer, water will be in greater demand, so in this issue I’ve decided to address the current situation regarding the consumption of water as we strive to conserve this precious asset and be more sustainable. Even so, this can only be a snapshot, but I hope it will provoke…
It’s not over yet! - ‘Just Saying’ with Delia Cannings As we look to restrictions being fully removed, we have already moved to a post lockdown scenario. However, we must remember that we are not yet post Covid-19. For those of us that were furloughed we have begun the process of returning to the workplace. Some find this exhilarating and…