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Still no masks

: norman2511 Online; Member

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Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:05 am

by norman2511 » Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:05 am

A week ago the rules on PPE changed. Care Workers attending Non symptomatic Shielded individuals should wear apron, gloves and now a mask. Where we live they were supplied with 50 masks. They have not managed to organise another delivery. To comply with the rules they need 80 masks a day to deal with the 10 shielded people on this site. It is a woeful situation.

[color=#BF40BF][/color]Norman Phillips

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: Bill_2001 Online; Member

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Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:08 am

by Bill_2001 » Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:08 am

An article in the first edition of today's Guardian sums it up :

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/ ... -shortages

Ministers 'must be open with NHS about PPE shortages'

Top hospital boss says frankness is only way to help service, even if opponents ‘weaponise’ admission

NHS ... same problem for paid care workers ... and for many family carers , who have to source their own.

When deeds speak, words are nothing.

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: Faye_1506 Online; Member

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Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:26 pm

by Faye_1506 » Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:26 pm

I just wondered where you are getting masks from? My father has tested positive for Coronavirus. I have been trying to source some but getting no where. I looked at Screwfix but they are now just providing them for NHS workers. Any suggestions? Than k you.