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Wolverhampton Council urges businesses to supply PPE equipment

Businesses across Wolverhampton have been called on to donate or supply protective equipment amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is needed to help keep frontline social care workers safe across the city.

Now council chiefs have called on businesses in Wolverhampton to help out in their time of need.

It comes after Wolverhampton Council's leader, Councillor Ian Brookfield, made a plea for items earlier this week.

Linda Leach, the authority's cabinet member for adult services, said: "A number of local businesses have already been in touch to offer donations or support.

"We are in the process of getting back to them and I would like to say a massive thank you to each organisation.

"We know that many local businesses have had to temporarily suspend or drastically reduce activities in line with government guidance and it may be that they have some PPE which they can spare, so I would urge them to please get in touch if they can support us in any way."

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The council is asking businesses to donate any spare PPE they currently have in stock, including: Fluid repellent disposable gowns – EN13795, Nitrile non-sterile gloves - EN 374, Plastic aprons – category one, Eyewear and face protection - EN166, FFP2 and FFP3 masks - EN 149 and IIR Surgical masks - EN14683.

The products must be within their use-by date and must adhere to relevant standards.

Councillor Brookfield said: "It has been widely reported that, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, there's a global shortage of protective equipment for frontline workers.

"This PPE equipment is vital to help protect social care staff as they deliver care and support in residential settings, people's homes and elsewhere."

For businesses wishing to donate items, email covid19procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk with full details of any PPE which may be available.

For businesses selling PPE, visit https://bit.ly/3dNlpaC

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