{"id":1302,"date":"2020-04-24T16:54:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T15:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parishcouncil.pebmarsh.com\/?p=1302"},"modified":"2020-04-24T16:56:48","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T15:56:48","slug":"maintain-your-wellbeing-during-coronavirus-essex-county-council-urgently-needs-more-ppe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parishcouncil.pebmarsh.com\/?p=1302","title":{"rendered":"Maintain your wellbeing during coronavirus, Essex County Council urgently needs more PPE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Essex County Council urgently needs more PPE<\/h1>\n

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Essex companies have been donating unopened and unwanted stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Essex County Council to support those who work in adult and children social care across Essex, and while the council is incredibly grateful for any stock, much more is needed.<\/p>\n

The council still needs all items of PPE – masks, disposable gloves, aprons, eye goggles and also any sanitising gel. This will be provided to front line staff who are caring for the most vulnerable residents in Essex over the coming days and weeks.<\/p>\n

The council recognises there may be a variety of reasons why companies have ended up with some PPE that they cannot currently reuse or distribute and would particularly appreciate hearing from those with larger volumes.<\/p>\n

Councillor John Spence said: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The response from local companies has been great and we welcome efforts the government is making to ensure PPE is sourced and available, but we equally recognise the challenge they face in reaching beyond the NHS into other parts of the caring system.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Quite simply we need more stock and so if you are able to help please get in touch, particularly if you have large quantities of items.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Essex County Council may be willing to purchase any stocks if needed.<\/p>\n

To donate or advise of stock please email\u00c2\u00a0PPESupplies@essex.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a>\u00c2\u00a0with your PPE supply details including quantity and postcode, plus a contact name and phone number, and someone will be in touch.<\/p>\n

Any items offered and suitable will be collected safely with collectors observing social distancing and hand hygiene.<\/p>\n

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Bringing out the best in the community<\/h1>\n

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We are looking to celebrate and say thank you to the heroes in the Braintree district who are doing incredible work in the battle against Coronavirus (COVID-19).<\/p>\n

From friends, neighbours and family working on the front line to volunteers supporting their communities to people going the extra mile to show kindness to others facing hardship, we want to find and shine a light on those little pockets of brilliance.<\/p>\n

We will publish stories about the efforts and achievements of residents who are helping in the fight against coronavirus. Tell us about your hero by sending an email to\u00c2\u00a0marketing@braintree.gov.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0or getting in touch with us on social media.<\/p>\n