The NHS and Scottish Government are asking Scottish Businesses who supply PPE equipment to come forward and help provide essential items identified such as masks and gowns.

Listed below are the essential items identified by the Scottish Government and any suppliers who are able to meet the requirements are asked to get in touch with the NHS supply chain team as soon as possible:

• Surgical Masks (Type IIR Fluid Resistant, EN 14683:2019 standard)

• Surgical Gowns (long sleeved gowns non sterile EN 13795-2:2019 standard)

• Swabs-Testing Kit (bottle, agent, stick)

• COVID-19 test kits

• Disposable eye wear and disposable full face visors (EN 166:2001 standard)

If your company can help in the supply  of these items, please email Covid-19NHSsupplychain@gov.scot 

You can also find out more on other items required at the Covid-19 NHS Supply Chain Team webpage.

To offer other support from your business, such as hotel rooms, medical equipment design, storage, office space or other expertise such as IT, manufacturing or construction, please visit the GovUK Business support page here.