Sussex organisation issues 'urgent' appeal for PPE donations

A multi-agency organisation in Sussex made up of emergency services and local authorities has asked businesses to donate personal protective equipment not being used as part of an 'urgent' appeal. The Sussex Resilience Forum (SRF) said it also wants to hear immediately from manufacturing companies that could possibly produce PPE. It's part of the forum's efforts to help protect front-line workers of all kinds delivering essential services to residents in Sussex during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the SRF, Sussex has been receiving only a 'very limited supply' of PPE, for use by social workers, care-home staff, firefighters and legions of volunteers. The group admitted its members understood that the priority, so far, has been to provide equipment for NHS staff. Sussex Police's Assistant Chief Constable Dave Miller, who also chairs the SRF, said: "If your business or organisation has these vital supplies to protect frontline workers, we urge you to contact us. "We are short of items such as masks, hand sanitiser and gloves which are fundamental for the good care of individuals with suspected symptoms of Covid-19. "We are hoping that all types of businesses and organisations from high street beauty salons through to academic institutions that use these products daily can help us by offering stocks whilst they are closed. "If you have any items from the specific list below, we would be very grateful for donations as soon as possible. "We also ask that any suppliers that can manufacture PPE contact us urgently." The list of equipment needed includes: Eye protection EN166:2001 Frame Marking: 3 Hand sanitiser gel (greater than 60% alcohol) Disposable overshoes CE marked Disposable overalls CE marked Disposable plastic apron (single use) Disposable gloves (single use) EN:374/5 (Viral protection)/nitrile purple/ nitrile blue Fluid repellent surgical mask (single use) Type 11R medical use Drager dust masks Hand soap Surface cleanser spray Universal cleaner Cleaning cloths Disinfectant Blue wiper roll Industrial cleaning wipes (excess of 60% alcohol or a disinfectant contained within it) Jumbo toilet roll Paper hand towel Anyone making a donation can email SussexResilienceForum@sussex.pnn.police.uk More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you found this story useful, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up!   You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.