Boots has announced its plans to donate half a million products to NHS frontline staff and hospital patients during the coronavirus crisis.
The high street chemist is working closely with charities, care homes and local NHS Trusts to make sure essential toiletries and patient recuperation packs are delivered to those who need them the most.
The 5,000 recuperation packs are for patients who have just come off ventilators at NHS Nightingale hospitals across the UK and don't have access to their own toiletries.
These contain No7 face creams, Botanics face wipes and Soap & Glory hand creams along with toothbrushes, toothpastes, wipes and deodorants from brands including Simple, Sensodyne, Humble and Soft & Gentle.
The donations to hardworking NHS frontline staff are to ensure they have easy access to hygiene essentials and vital wash stations between their busy shifts.
Seb James, Managing Director of Boots UK said: "We want to offer further help at this time of national need and support the efforts of our frontline workers and communities up and down the country.
"It is our hope that providing essential toiletries to those that need them the most will help them feel just a little bit better.
"Boots will continue to be a true friend and partner to the NHS and we are so grateful to the people on the frontline every single day, working tirelessly and selflessly to help others."
Justine Davy, Head of Fundraising at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity added: "On behalf of everyone at University Hospitals Birmingham I would like to thank Boots for its incredibly generous donation of toiletries.
"Our NHS superheroes are working hard at this difficult time, and this donation of toiletries will help them to stay refreshed during their shifts caring for our patients across the Trust."
But this isn't the only amazing thing Boots is doing to support the NHS. Boots Pharmacists are also part of the NHS 111 triage service, working with other healthcare professionals to manage minor ailments and offer pharmacy expertise.
This additional support follows the ongoing set-up of Boots Covid-19 drive-through testing sites for NHS workers. There are nearly 200 Boots workers helping to carry out tests at 10 centres across the country, with another 10 opening in the coming weeks.
The high street giant is also helping vulnerable patients during the crisis by delivering their medicines for free. Find your nearest Boots store using the online store finder.
