PPE portal: how to order COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE), DHSC (updated 6th October 2021)

Eligible health and social care providers can order PPE through the portal to meet the increased need that has arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 6 October 2021Updated order limits for pharmacies with 15 or more staff. They can now order up to (per week): 1,000 IIR masks, 1,000 aprons, 2,000 gloves (1,000 pairs). 27 September 2021Updated order limits for GPs, domiciliary care providers, residential care homes, pharmacies, dentists, orthodontists, optometrists, children ' s care homes and secure homes, residential special schools, and non-residential special schools (which conduct aerosol-generating procedures), community drug and alcohol services and residential drug and alcohol services. Removed ' nitrile ' from gloves for all providers.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news