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John Lewis to deliver care packages to NHS workers

Photo credit: John Lewis
Photo credit: John Lewis

From Good Housekeeping

John Lewis has joined forces with the British Medical Association to deliver essentials to key NHS staff on the frontlines of coronavirus pandemic.

Based on advice from the BMA, the care packages will include a combination of 60,000 much-needed non-clinical essentials, including toiletries such as deodorant, shaving foam, hand cream, antibac hand gel and lip balm, as well as snack food, tea, coffee and socks.

The boxes, which are being sent out from today, also contain a wellbeing leaflet with information about a 24/7 counselling service and guidance from the BMA on a range of issues.

Matthew Trainer, Deputy CEO, NHS Nightingale London said: "We are so grateful to the John Lewis Partnership for their continued commitment to taking care of NHS staff.

"The care packages, designed in collaboration with the BMA, will be a welcome gesture of support for busy staff on the go, and the wellbeing space will allow our staff much-needed time out during their shifts.

Photo credit: John Lewis
Photo credit: John Lewis

"This is a fantastic example of people and companies coming together to help NHS staff as they respond to the greatest public health challenge in over a century – but every member of the public can play their part too, in particular by staying home to slow the spread of the virus and save lives."

The retailer is also creating a wellbeing area for staff at the newly-created NHS Nightingale London. The space will be the only area within the main part of the hospital that is specifically designed for all staff to have a place of sanctuary, when they need help or time out to relax from their extremely challenging environment.

Composer, Alejandro Bonatto, has created a playlist to help staff unwind in one of the three different wellbeing zones.

Sharon White, Partner & Chairman, John Lewis Partnership, added: "The John Lewis Partnership salutes the courage and humanity of every NHS worker fighting this awful virus.

"We are exceptionally lucky to have an amazing health service open to all. As a small token, we’re donating food and essential items to the NHS; we're making it easier for NHS workers to shop in Waitrose and we're helping staff at the new Nightingale Hospital in London. We will do more over the coming weeks."

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