Ministers accused of IGNORING offers of equipment, letting hundreds of thousands of items go ABROAD

Ministers were last night accused of ignoring offers of equipment and letting hundreds of thousands of items go abroad despite the urgent need for PPE in the UK.  The government is facing an onslaught of questions over the shortage of the vital equipment desperately needed by frontline healthcare workers.  A number of businesses have come … Read more

Countess of Bradford – obstetrician Dr Penelope Law – is battling shortage of protective equipment

The last time the Countess of Bradford wore a Stewart Parvin creation, it was on the day of her wedding. It was also a very different look from the Parvin ensemble she has been wearing this weekend, though she is equally thrilled with the result. ‘These aren’t any old scrubs. They’re Stewart Parvin scrubs,’ she … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Hospitals could run out of personal protective equipment in 24 hours

Here are the NHS workers MailOnline understands to be among those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic so far: Dr Krishan Arora, general practitioner  Dr Krishan Arora is the latest medical worker to die of Covid-19 bringing the total to 54  Dr Krishan Arora is a doctor who is believed to have died after … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Hospitals could run out of personal protective equipment in 24 hours

Here are the NHS workers MailOnline understands to be among those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic so far: Dr Krishan Arora, general practitioner  Dr Krishan Arora is the latest medical worker to die of Covid-19 bringing the total to 54  Dr Krishan Arora is a doctor who is believed to have died after … Read more

Ministers are in talks about ordering UK public to use protective equipment at work

Office staff could be asked to wear masks to allow a widespread return to work. Ministers are discussing ordering the use of protective equipment in the workplace and on public transport, the Daily Mail can reveal. They believe it could be the only way to allow a widespread return to normality once the home lockdown ends.  … Read more

Ministers are in talks about ordering UK public to use protective equipment at work

Office staff could be asked to wear masks to allow a widespread return to work. Ministers are discussing ordering the use of protective equipment in the workplace and on public transport, the Daily Mail can reveal. They believe it could be the only way to allow a widespread return to normality once the home lockdown ends.  … Read more

Emmanuel Macron is caught on camera in heated row with medic over lack of equipment

Emmanuel Macron has been caught on camera in a heated row with a medic just moments before he took part in a public appearance with health professionals. Footage of the French President applauding alongside medical staff was shared by the Elysee Palace before a second video showing the heated exchange over a lack of resources … Read more

Thousands of volunteers sign up to make scrubs and protective equipment

Thousands of volunteers sign up to make scrubs and protective equipment for NHS workers on the front line of coronavirus battle By Claire Duffin For The Daily Mail Published: 01:43 BST, 14 April 2020 | Updated: 01:46 BST, 14 April 2020 Thousands of volunteers have stepped in to help produce clothing and protective equipment for … Read more

Desperate hospitals are forced to crowdfund for vital PPE equipment

NHS staff have been forced to fly in their own supplies of visors, masks and gowns after raising millions through crowdfunding. They have welcomed the donations but say it should never have been necessary. One appeal – called Masks for NHS Heroes – has already raised £1.8million. The group, started by a team of NHS … Read more

Desperate hospitals are forced to crowdfund for vital PPE equipment

NHS staff have been forced to fly in their own supplies of visors, masks and gowns after raising millions through crowdfunding. They have welcomed the donations but say it should never have been necessary. One appeal – called Masks for NHS Heroes – has already raised £1.8million. The group, started by a team of NHS … Read more