Free PPE for frontline health and care workers extended until March 2023
The offer of free personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health and social care staff in England has been extended for another year, the Department…
Huge increase in UK PPE production to protect health and social care workers
Credit: Simon Davis/DFID In the fight against COVID-19, health and social care workers are set to have access to an uninterrupted supply of Personal Protective…
Two billion items of PPE delivered to health and social care staff
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that two billion items of personal protective equipment (PPE) have now been delivered to frontline…
Millions more PPE items to be delivered to key frontline healthcare staff
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that millions more visors, aprons and gowns will be delivered to frontline health and social…
2 billion more items of PPE to help health and social care sector meet demand in new Government deal
Credit: Simon Davis/DFID To help meet demands for personal protective equipment (PPE), the UK Government has signed deals with more than 100 new suppliers from…
CES providers Cefndy-Medequip step up to store and supply millions of items of PPE
Joint services providers Cefndy-Medequip have used its logistical expertise to help support the care sector in South Wales get hold of vitally-needed personal protective equipment…
New website connects buyers and suppliers of PPE
For providers of assistive technologies services requiring PPE to carry out operations safely, a new website is helping those in need of personal protective equipment…
Assistive technologies services providers coming together during COVID-19 crisis
Leading outsourced providers of assistive technologies services are working collaboratively to ensure continuity of provision as the health and social care system works to cope…
Guidance for local authorities, CCGs and home care providers about delivering care amid coronavirus pandemic
Public Health England (PHE) has issued new guidance about home care provision which sets out key messages to support planning and preparation in the event…
Allied Health Professions Federation calls for crucial PPE for AHPs and social care staff
Steve Jamieson, Chair of the Allied Health Professions Federation (AHPF), has written a letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care requesting…