21.04.20
Mayor Dan Jarvis makes PPE plea to industry
Metro Mayor Dan Jarvis, of the Sheffield City Region has called on industry to work together in making ‘life-saving’ medical equipment in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Businesses in South Yorkshire are being asked to turn their hand to the production of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including gowns, visors, masks, gloves and hand sanitiser.
The region has already been integral in their role producing ventilators for the NHS, and this equipment will continue these efforts by protecting doctors, nurses, patients and all health and care staff against the virus.
The call is to ensure any local businesses with the expertise and willingness to produce PPE can get involved and make progress.
Mayor of Sheffield City Region, Dan Jarvis, said:
“I have been working around the clock to ensure South Yorkshire has what it needs to respond to the Coronavirus and support our NHS. I have been in daily contact with the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System (ICS) and the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) throughout the pandemic.
“The NHS, all care and emergency services are working tirelessly to make the best preparations and I am incredibly grateful for the herculean efforts they have made to ensure people receive the best care possible, should they need it. We must all do our duty, as residents, businesses and communities, to support our dedicated NHS, care and emergency services workers on the frontline.
“Businesses and institutions across South Yorkshire – such as McLaren, Boeing and Naylor Industries and our universities – have already stepped up to the national effort. But I know many more businesses have been in touch asking how they can help.
“I would urge companies, from across our region, of all sizes, who have the capability to make PPE to do so. Every contribution will make a difference. South Yorkshire’s makers and creators have powered our economy. Now their enterprise and dedication is helping save lives.”
Specific calls are being made to companies with 3D printers, manufacturers of plastics, breweries or gin distilleries, textiles companies and manufacturers with machinery.
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