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Open Covid-19 Webinar with The Care Inspectorate – 24 April

This week’s Covid-19 open webinar will be hosted by our CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill along with guest speakers from the Care Inspectorate, including Peter Macleod, CEO and Kevin Mitchell, Executive Director of Scrutiny & Assurance. This webinar will take place on Friday 24 April 2020 at 11:00am.

Please join this session to ask us and The Care Inspectorate any questions you may have.

Please note that this webinar will be hosted on Microsoft Teams instead of Zoom. Scottish Care members can find the link to join via the Members Area of this website. External partners should contact [email protected] to register interest, stating your name and organisation, if approved you will be sent the link to join.

For more information about joining Teams events without a Teams account please see: https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/attend-a-live-event-in-teams-a1c7b989-ebb1-4479-b750-c86c9bc98d84

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McLaren Plastics Ltd

We are a small injection moulding company, and have designed and manufactured a polypropylene headband, sourced a clear high quality grade PET sheet from one of our packaging customers and have adapted this to fit our headband and bought in a latex free elastic band to secure the face shield to the wearer. The design of the head band allows the elastic band to be adjusted to suit the wearer.

The face shield provides:-

  • A protection against respiratory droplets, sneezes and airborne particles
  • A barrier to stop inadvertent hand to face contact
  • Are manufactured from high quality grade PET and can be cleaned and refused
  • Are light and comfortable for wear as the head band flexes and uses a latex free band
  • Made in Scotland

Product Details : Face Visor / Face Shield

  • Head Band made from Polypropylene
  • Visor / Shield made from clear high quality grade PET
  • Latex free elastic band which can be adjusted to secure the Face Shield / Visor to the wearer

Pricing:      

1,000            £2.70 / each

500               £2.90 / each

100                £3.00 / each

10                   £3.30 /  each

Higher and lower volume prices available on request

All prices include delivery.

Samples available

Additional Information:     

Additional plastic sheets are available if required that would fit onto the polypropylene Head Band

Any other information required please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Contact details:

Phone  0131 448 2200

Email – [email protected]

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Selkent Medical

Selkent Medical is a division of Selkent Fastenings Ltd. Please find below some of the popular products we stock and have competitive pricing on:

  • 5 LTR Alcohol Hand Sanitiser Gel (70% Alcohol) @ £59.95 Each.  In stock for next day delivery.
  • 200ml Hand Sanitiser 70% Alcohol GEL @ £5.70 Each.  In stock for next day delivery.
  • Face Shields @ £3.85 Each – data sheet attached.  In stock for next day delivery.  Already supplying to some NHS trusts where they are proving to be very popular.
  • Medical Masks EN14683 TYPE IIR @ £1.19 Each – boxed in 50’s.  In stock next week and fresh batches coming in each week
  • FFP2 Masks (EN149:2001 + A1:2009) @ £3.93 Each – data sheet attached.  We have 300,000 due in w/c11th May (although 100,000 have already sold)
  • Antibacterial Wipes Pack 120 @ £7.10 Per Pack – 7200 packs in stock next week
  • Blue Roll Pack Of 6 x 150M Rolls – £11.88 Per Pack.  1st week of May
  • Green C Fold Hand Towels 2520 Per Case – £13.90 Per Case.  1st week of May

This is all available whilst stocks last and we are accepting pre-orders for those that want to reserve stock.

We also have approx. 100,000 of the below in stock – FFP2 masks

  • 30 masks per box, 300 masks per carton
  • CE Marked
  • EN149:2001 +2009
  • £3.97 each.  £119.10 box of 30.  £1,191 per carton
  • Proforma basis as we had to pay up front for these
  • In stock for collection today or delivery tomorrow

Contact details:

For ordering and sales enquiries please reach out to Luke at

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 07848 455886

FFP2 FACE MASK Information Sheet
GBB Anti Bacterial Wipes 120 PCS - MSDS
Face Shield - Selkent Medical

We now have the following coming into stock this week!

Antibacterial Universal Wipes

  • Pack 72, Case 24
  • £6.74 Per Pack
  • £5.98 Per Pack if ordering 10 or more cases
  • Minimum order 1 case
  • Delivery by Tuesday 5th May
  • Accepting preorders to reserve stock

Also, IN STOCK for immediate dispatch;

  • 150M 2 Ply Blue Centre Feed Roll Pack Of 6
  • C Fold Paper Hand Towel Pack Of 2,520
  • Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Gel 200ml, 500ml & 5Ltr
  • Wall Mounted Dispensers
  • Surface Sanitizer 5Ltr
  • Surface Sanitizer Dispenser Bottles;
    • 500ml Trigger Sprayer
    • 2Ltr Pressure Sprayer
    • 5Ltr Pressure Sprayer
  • FFP2 Masks
  • Aprons

 

Minimum order £150+VAT for free delivery!

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Scottish Care comments on latest NRS figures on Covid-19

We are desperately sad to hear this week’s figures on COVID-19 related deaths, including the fact that three quarters of the deaths were of people aged over 75, and 33% of deaths took place in care homes.

Unfortunately, the particular impact of this virus on many individuals who are elderly, frail or have existing health conditions fits closely with the needs of our care home residents and makes this population particularly vulnerable.  It is why care homes continue to need all the support they can get in order to keep residents safe and well, including access to PPE, extra staff and other resources and we continue to work with national and local partners to ensure these supports are in place. 

It is important to note that in instances of COVID-19 in care homes and associated deaths, there should not be an immediate assumption that this reflects a failure of care homes to provide high quality support, to follow infection control guidance or to respond quickly to COVID-19 cases.  Unfortunately, we see that this virus does not discriminate in who it affects and it can get far and wide despite best efforts to limit it, including in settings such as care homes where a number of people with health vulnerabilities live in close proximity and are supported closely by a group of staff.  We welcome the wider health and clinical care support being given to care homes at this time, and we commend all staff who are doing their utmost to keep the environment safe and the  people they support well. We know they will be suffering the impact of resident losses too. 

We know that people, not least those with loved ones in care homes, will understandably be worried at this time and that is why we remain committed to ensuring that national and local supports for care homes, staff and residents are as robust as they can be.  Whilst it does not relieve the pain felt by those who have lost friends and relatives in care homes to this virus, it should also be noted that many residents with COVID-19 recover from it. 

These figures also highlight the need for dedicated mental health, bereavement and trauma support for all who are experiencing deaths as a result of COVID-19, including social care staff and the families of residents.  We are all being hit hard by the effects of this virus.

 

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Covid-19 resources on supporting people with dementia

The following resources have been developed by the Edinburgh Behavioural Team in Edinburgh and contains information that may be helpful to Scottish Care members.

These resources include:

1. How to talk to people with dementia about Covid-19
2. Covid-19 information for residents with easy read pictures
3. Covid-19 pictures to aid communication
4. Supporting people who walk with purpose during the Covid-19 pandemic
5. Tips to encourage hand washing for people with dementia during Covid-19
6. Communication & keeping in touch with family & friends without face to face visits
7. Resource list for virtual entertainment in care homes
8. Impact of PPE on individuals with dementia
9. Helping residents cope with isolation
10. Maintaining activities for older adults during Covid-19
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UKMR

UK manufactured PET high grade polymer full face shields. These have been designed and developed to protect the face from droplets and other contamination – for front line workers during high-risk work. Please get in touch to discuss your needs – pricing on demand but approximately £1.35 – £1.65 each, ex VAT and with free delivery across the UK.

Contact details –

[email protected]

01283 599211

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Care Shop

Care Shop has a number of high demand products below we can currently offer at present whilst stocks last, please get in touch today with questions or orders!

UPDATE – we have secured a reduced cost on the latest batch of face visors and can now reduce the price to members from £200 to £150 per case of 100 (£1.50 each visor). Get in touch today!

KN95 Masks – £49.99 (pack of 10)

Hand Sanitiser 70% – 5ltr size (£38.38 per 5LTR)

Infra-Red Thermometers (£70 each)

Decontamination Services – POA – See attached information

Contact details –

Ronnie Nelson

07892 789919

[email protected]

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Alliance Scotland

Alliance is delighted to be able to assist the Scottish Care sector at this time of national uncertainty which has given rise to real challenges in the supply and demand of many key items – particularly in terms of PPE and hygiene.

As a national company with excellent relationships with the leading UK and international providers, the Alliance Procurement team has been working tirelessly over the last 6 weeks to source supplies of PPE and sanitisers in sizeable quantities. To achieve this we have employed a variety of initiatives such as joint ventures with partners suppliers and direct sourcing from overseas where no other options were available.

At all steps in the procurement process we have carried out due diligence to ensure that the products meet with the current guidelines and quality standards.

Such is the global shortage of PPE and other key lines that we have had, in many instances, to pay in advance for stocks of the items we are sourcing. Given the extreme market volatility and urgent requirement to provide the correct protective equipment quickly, we have had no alternative in order to secure the stocks our customers need.  In the interests of transparency it should be noted that as stocks have become scarce due to global demand, and certain products have had to be airfreighted, prices have risen. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do about this as we are subject to the forces of global supply and demand. 

We currently have stocks of many of the PPE and sanitisation items required and have more on the way. Please be aware, however, that due to the current unpredictable demand things can and do change extremely quickly, and your Alliance contact is best placed to advise on options.

Please be assured that we are here to do our utmost to provide our customers, existing and new, with the right products at fair market pricing as quickly as possible.

Contact details –

www.allianceonline.co.uk

Orders / enquiries to our customer support team   [email protected]

Office phone no  0141 771 2900

Product questions contact Yvonne Latta  07384 216514   or [email protected]

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The Service Directory

The Service Directory is a bespoke procurement platform designed specifically for the Care Sector with proven track record for demonstrating significant cost and operational savings. Amongst many other areas we currently have stocks of all major PPE lines – please get in touch if you are needing support.

Type IIR Face Masks – Pack of 50 – £36.00 + vat

Visors – Pack of 10 – £25.00 + vat

Selden Extreme Disinfectant Cleaner – 5 Litre – £9.58 + vat

Selden Sterile Hand Sanitiser – 5 Litre – £13.50 + vat

Certex Antibacterial Hand Wash – 500ml – £2.28 + vat

Maxima Heavy Duty All Purpose Cloths – Pack of 25 – £3.15 + vat

Conti Dry Patient Wipes – Pack of 100 – £0.88 + vat

Fluid Resistant Gowns – Pack of 100 – £18.00 + vat

Antibactericidal Surface Disinfectant Wipes – Tub of 200 – £3.24 + vat

Contact details –

[email protected] / 07749109746 / www.theservicedirectory.co.uk

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James F Kidd & Son Ltd

Established in 1928 we are one of Scotland’s largest independent distributors. A Scottish family business spanning three generations built on strong, established and trusted partnerships with over 350 suppliers to deliver you the best in Catering, Hygiene & Packaging Solutions.  We are currently focusing on supplying catering, hygiene and PPE supplies to healthcare and other frontline services.

Contact details –

Yvonne Robertson  [email protected]

Telephone – 0131 557 2999 / 07815 164 929

Website www.jameskidd.co.uk

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