How Jaguar Land Rover is playing its part in fight against Covid
Jaguar Land Rover is doing its part in the fight against coronavirus by rolling out a number of initiatives.
The motor manufacturing giant, which has a factory alongside the M54 on the Shropshire border, is piloting two NHS trials, introducing a rehabilitation programme to help employees suffering from the effects of ‘long Covid’ to return to work and lending a fleet of its new Land Rover Defenders to GPs.
Healthcare staff in the region are using the vehicles as they vaccinate care home residents and deliver vital equipment.
As part of the company’s efforts to ensure a Covid-19-safe workplace, JLR is taking part in an NHS pilot scheme to support rapid Covid-19 testing across all its UK sites including the engine manufacturing centre at the i54.
Meanwhile, its Castle Bromwich Experience Centre is being converted into a Covid-19 vaccination research hub, hosting follow-up appointments for volunteers who received initial injections at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
The NHS and Clinical Research Network West Midlands continue to trial new vaccines as well as the three already approved for use in the UK.
The Centre for Wellbeing at JLR Solihull is also introducing a rehabilitation programme for employees suffering from ‘long Covid’, focusing on lung capacity, neck mobility and energy levels.
The centre has been adapted with dedicated space for pilates classes, a weights area, treadmills and rowing machines.
With several employees participating in trials, JLR plans to extend the service to sites across the UK.
Dr Steve Iley, chief medical officer at Jaguar Land Rover, said: “We are committed to supporting the communities in and around our facilities as the country continues to fight against Covid-19 – whether that’s helping with vaccination research or those who are suffering because of the virus.
"The health and safety of our employees, customers and their families remain of utmost importance.”
