UNISON continues to push the government over PPE

UNISON has pushed the NHS in England to provide assurances on the protective equipment our members working in healthcare have been calling for and on ensuring our members are kept as safe as possible. Members working across the NHS have voiced concerns about their access to personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, aprons and gloves, and being able to keep themselves safe. UNISON wrote to the government yesterday (25 March) asking for clarity on previous guidance, to ensure the priority remains keeping staff safe so they’re able to support the public. In response to UNISON’s concerns, NHS England and NHS Improvement have now announced that there has been an increase in PPE being delivered for use by frontline healthcare workers in England. They also clarified guidance on where full gowns are required. To date, 24.6 million gloves, 7.5 million face masks and 1.9 million eye protectors and other protective equipment have been delivered, with a further 7.6 million facemasks going to 236 NHS organisations today, alongside other key protective equipment. Every GP practice, dental practice and community pharmacy has now had a PPE delivery. All care homes, hospices, and home care providers will also have a PPE delivery, and these began earlier this week. A 24-hour, seven-day-a-week helpline has also been set up for healthcare providers to contact should they have concerns about their PPE stock levels. UNISON has been told that the NHS Supply Chain and NHS England is ...
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