College donates vital PPE to Barnsley Hospital

BARNSLEY College Public Services department have donated desperately needed Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to frontline NHS staff working at Barnsley Hospital.

The department donated 30 chemosuits and shoe covers, 30 face masks, 50 pairs of protective glasses and 12,000 gloves which will be worn by hospital staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when they are treating patients.

Barnsley Hospital’s Head of Commercial and Procurement Services Michael King added: “Providing PPE to our staff so we can care for our patients is our absolute priority. Obviously, it is well documented that the UK has some PPE supply issues so this very kind donation will help us in our fight against COVID- 19. The support from the people, businesses and education has been nothing short of amazing. We are very lucky to have such kind hearted people in our borough all pulling together when NHS staff and NHS Patients need it most. Thank you!”