Council receiving weekly supply of PPE from Welsh Government

Bridgend County Borough Council is receiving a weekly supply of masks, gloves and aprons from the Welsh Government during the coronavirus pandemic.

 

The personal protective equipment (PPE) is being used by those on the frontline, such as domiciliary care workers and social care staff in residential care homes in line with current Welsh Government guidance.

Our social care workers are doing an amazing job in these challenging times, caring for people both at home and in care homes doing all they can to protect our residents from falling ill. We fully recognise the sense of concern around PPE, and want to reassure all care workers that robust arrangements are in place for the distribution of it.

If anyone who works in a residential care home or provides domiciliary care has any concerns about PPE, we ask them to contact their line manager in the first instance.

We have a weekly supply coming in from the Welsh Government and we are distributing it to all registered settings, following the guidelines set out by Welsh Government. We are in close communication and daily contact with our partners, our local independent and private care providers to ensure they receive enough stock.

Council leader Huw David