Our survey last week found that almost 1 in 3 UK surgeons lacks the PPE to keep them safe | VP Sue Hill says ‘It’s not acceptable, morally or ethically, that people should put their lives at risk to do their job unless they have adequate PPE’ ⁦ theguardian.com/world/2020/apr…

Let’s get UNITED behind Michael Carrick - one of the most decorated English footballers of all time and a Manchester United legend! ⚽️🌈 Thank you @Carras16 for getting behind our @contractorsappeal campaign! #stopthespread #flattenthecurve

With the desperate plight of #socialcare workers at last getting recognition, let's not forget 110,000 personal assistants who work independently to support disabled people. One just called BBC Radio 5 Live to say she had 'literally no PPE' and was wearing old swimming goggles.

Shocking statistics. We need to get PPE to care homes as fast as possible. Donate your PPE here: thenead.co.uk No matter how much or how little, it really does make a difference.

Over half of surgeons and trainees in the UK have experienced shortages of personal protective equipment in the past month, the The Royal College of Surgeons of England has found #properPPE The BMA ow.ly/AvDk50ze0oR

Alison, the care manager we featured here talking about the lack of PPE two weeks ago, has now tested positive for coronavirus. A sad illustration of everything she was in tears about. Carers do not feel they are getting the right protection. #covid19

Hi Russell Brand We are a team of Oxford surgeons. We have developed a novel #PPE mask for frontline colleagues by re-purposing a snorkel mask We would love your support sharing our crowd funding appeal crowdfunder.co.uk/new-developmen…

DAUK: "Only 52% of clinicians carrying out high risk procedures had the right full sleeve gowns." "Meanwhile, doctors and nurses in 25 EU countries will receive €1.5bn (£1.3bn) worth of PPE within the next two weeks." #PPE #NHS theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/th…

Opportunities to internationally source PPE through an EU scheme have been missed. Our doctors on the frontline have been left with little choice but to take matters into their own hands. #PPE DonateYourPPE Hero Support - PPE Lifeline Messly + Let's Beat Covid telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/1…

NEW: Joint statement from unions and ADASS (umbrella group for care) says lack of PPE is allowing #covid19 to “sweep through” the care sector. They’ve published set of demands to improve access to PPE and testing, following government’s strategy yesterday.

So amazing to get such a big donation! Huge thanks! #ThankYouThursday We also want to thank everyone who is donating to us at #ContractorsAppeal & #DonateYourPPE All donations make a difference, big or small! Please keep them coming #PPEshortage #protectthefrontline

📻Thanks to BBC Oxfordshire for having us on the air! It was great to spread the word about the need to donate & all the grassroots organisations trying to get PPE to those who need it most #DonateYourPPE #PPEShortage #protectthefrontline

There are some great stories out there of mattress makers focusing production efforts on making vital equipment for the NHS to support the battle against coronavirus. Well done National Bed Federation (NBF) members! furnituremakers.org.uk/news/mattress-…

This is truly shocking story from @Denis_campbell theguardian.com/world/2020/apr…

Keep spreading the word: DonateYourPPE.uk #covid19 #frontlineworkers #getmeppe #getusppe #healthcareheroes #medicalprofessionals #thankanurse #doingourpart

Our snapshot survey of more than 6000 doctors revealed the extent to which many are still risking their lives without adequate PPE on the #COVID19 frontline. Tune into Jeremy Vine | Here, on Tiktok, Insta & Facebook at 12 where @helenamckeown will be discussing bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00…

A big thanks to Bright&WhiteDental for their generous PPE donation 💙 Many on the #frontline still don't have adequate PPE. So please keep your donations coming & spread the word! #PPEshortage #COVID19

Fantastic interview Sarah Montague The World at One with Alice, who runs care agency in New Forest. No PPE. Tests only on offer miles away.Elderly & frail clients are dying, carers are resigning.

Here's a brand new episode of our VIRAL podcast ... Ft. school life after lockdown & free holidays for NHS staff! Tonnes of other stuff too, including this lot 👇 National Education Union ACT Team Oxford UK Atomic Energy Authority Oxford Brookes University DonateYourPPE jackfm.co.uk/podcasts/viral/

Interesting early research suggesting front-line healthcare workers working with #Covid patients - with PPE - no more likely to get virus than non-clinical staff. bbc.co.uk/news/health-52…