BRACKNELL Forest Council are making an urgent appeal for personal protective equipment (PPE) on behalf of the borough's key workers.

The appeal has been made to ensure key workers do not run low on vital items while at work.

The council is appealing to local businesses that are likely to have these products, such as beauty salons, dentists and tattoo parlours.

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The council are appealing for equipment such as fluid-resistant surgical masks IIR, FFP3 masks, FFP2 masks, disposable coveralls/gowns, disposable aprons, disposable gloves, Goggles, hand sanitiser, Clinical waste bags, and packs of wipes.

A spokesman for Bracknell Forest Council said: "We urgently need extra supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves, to ensure our key workers do not run low on vital items.

"Supplies are becoming stretched and we need to continue to protect our frontline workers.

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"If there are any local businesses who use this sort of equipment, such as beauty salons, dentists and tattoo parlours who can donate some supplies, please get in touch.

"Thank you for your continued help and support."

To donate supplies, email ppe.appeal@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.