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PPE supply problems remain despite national efforts
Social care providers still can’t get adequate supplies of vital personal protective equipment through Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) that were mobilised by the Government as part of its response to Coronavirus.
Bath school supports local Leonard Cheshire home with vital PPE donation
A Leonard Cheshire home for disabled adults in Timsbury has given its heartfelt thanks to a Bath school for a vital donation of PPE.
Oar-some appeal raises £5,000 for frontline staff
Cardiff man Chris Jones has rowed the distance between Cardiff and London to raise thousands of pounds for leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire’s urgent PPE appeal.
Hereford hero brings vital supplies to charity
A local hero has come to the aid of the leading UK disability charity Leonard Cheshire after turning over his business to the production of vital protective equipment for carers.
Students go the distance for carers
Sports societies from universities around the UK are going the distance in a new fitness challenge to raise £10,000 for essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for carers.
Bromley boy takes on three peaks challenge
Eight-year old Josh Bentley is scaling new heights to raise vital funds for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for carers by taking on a virtual three peaks challenge from his home.
“Overwhelming success” for Can Do and the community
Students from Dumfries and Galloway College have given back to the community by completing fire safety and emergency first aid training.
Disabled Cheltenham residents complete virtual ride to John O’Groats despite lockdown
Disabled residents at a Cheltenham care home are celebrating after completing a huge virtual cycling challenge under lockdown, riding the length of Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Handy gift from Greene King
A generous donation of 3000 litres of hand sanitiser from pub company Greene King has been gratefully received by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
Urgent appeal: Leonard Cheshire urges public to help it protect the carers
Leonard Cheshire’s carers, the nurses and support workers in our residential services, are on the frontline in the battle against Coronavirus.