Guidance on the usage and procurement of PPE for businesses is available on the Value Croydon website including advice on how to source PPE, tips for purchasing PPE and key things to look out for and avoid http://valuecroydon.com/ppe-for-non-health-care-settings. It is really important people read the guidance before they buy any PPE to ensure they get what they need in relation to the type of business they operate.
You may also be aware that Croydon Council owns a company called YourCare which was set up to provide an equipment retail service. YourCare also stocks a range of PPE items and details of how to access YourCare is on the Value Croydon page.
The Council's own experience of sourcing PPE for Council staff showed how difficult and resource intensive it can be in such a volatile market, hence establishing a supply through YourCare should individual businesses find it difficult to source directly even with the guidance provided. The yourcare team can be contacted to discuss requirements on 0808 1962231 and at: [email protected] Please note that there are many other suppliers in the marketplace as well as yourcare.
