NHS NSS triage PPE update – 10 April

NHS NSS triage PPE update – 10 April

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is now available through the triage centre for ALL of the following criteria:

  • suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19
  • shielding
  • where usual supplies are not available
  •  eye protection.

Please contact the triage centre with any requests via the phone number 0300 303 3020.

Please do not contact local hubs for new supply requests – you should contact the triage centre in the first instance who will then advise of local arrangements.

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