An appeal has gone out this week for more Somerset schools and firms to help in the battle to protect frontline carers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Schools and local firms have been making PPE (personal protective equipment) such as protective clothing, helmets, goggles, and other garments to protect health care staff from infection.
Leader of Somerset County Council, Cllr David Fothergill, said: “Our schools are doing an incredible job, not only by supporting key workers whose children may need to be at school but now by producing vital protective equipment. We are so thankful for this wonderful support during this difficult time.”
The county council says the call is now going out for more Somerset schools – and manufacturers – to join the initiative if they can to keep the PPE supplies of items, like face masks, rolling.
Andrew Needham, Operations Director at Somerset Care, said: “On behalf of all our carers and residents, we are incredibly grateful to schools for stepping in and providing this great solution at a time of need. These products are going straight to our front-line carers for immediate use.”
“There is huge demand for this product amongst all care providers in Somerset, and innovative solutions like this are crucial to ensure we keep people safe. Thank you to all the staff and pupils at the school for helping.”
If you can help, call the Somerset Coronavirus Support Helpline, 0300 790 6275. The single phone number is now available for anyone in Somerset who needs Coronavirus-related support from councils, including emotional support, in the current crisis.
