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Written question asked by Baroness Hollins (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 17 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 March 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 4 May 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Social Services

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what personal protective equipment they plan to provide to personal assistants and carers working with disabled adults, including those who are in receipt of continuing health care funding; and when any such equipment will be provided.

Answer

Care home and home care providers are being issued with personal and protective equipment. We are also engaging with key health and social care stakeholders to understand what more we can do to help the ensure continuity of supply.

Additionally, we are working with wholesalers to help ensure a longer-term supply of all personal protective equipment, including gloves, aprons, facemasks and hand sanitiser, to all care sectors.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2690
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Disease control Protective clothing Social services Coronavirus
Link
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