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URGENT REQUEST for Personal Protection Equipment for frontline staff (NHS and others)?

Monday 30th March, 2020

SCC is co-ordinating requests for Personal Protection Equipment for frontline staff (NHS and others).

Are you a business which may be able to help in the provision of:

•           Plastic disposable aprons

•           Latex gloves

•           Water repellent ‘surgical’ masks

•           Body bags

•           Eye protection – surgical mask with integrated visor;   full face shield/visor;  polycarbonate safety spectacles or equivalent;  or Regular Eye protection

If so, then our front line workers needs your help!

Please contact economic.development@sedgemoor.gov.uk with details of anything you can supply, no matter how little or large the donation, as everything will make a difference. They will then facilitate contact with the right people within Somerset County Council.

Your kind support in this urgent matter is very much appreciated.

Stay safe and well.

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