Wolverhampton University raises almost £10,000 to fund face shields for Walsall Council
Walsall Council has thanked Wolverhampton University for a donation of reusable face shields for use in health and social care settings.
The university actively fundraised by launching a Covid-19 appeal, raising nearly £10,000 to purchase 7,000 reusable face shields which will be distributed for use by care workers, the NHS, GP practicies and in care homes.
The donation has been gratefully welcomed by Walsall Council, as more and more facilities reopen and work continues to make environments Covid-secure.
Councillor Rose Martin, portfolio holder for adult social care at Walsall Council, said: "This is such a generous donation from the university. I would like to thank all those involved in making this possible and especially thank the staff and students that have fundraised to make this valuable donation possible.
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"The face shields will be a welcome addition to supplement the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) that we have been making available for our various health and care settings in the response to Covid-19.
“National supply chains have been under immense pressure and although we have been able to maintain our stock we are grateful for this resource as re-useable face shields have been an item that has been difficult to get hold of.”
Professor Nazira Karodia, pro vice-chancellor for regional engagement, at Wolverhampton University, who is co-ordinating the university’s community response to Covid-19, added: "We are really proud of the wide range of projects colleagues in the university are launching to combat this virus.
"Whether they are putting their academic and technical skills to good use in terms of innovation, or whether they are taking the time to ensure that students are supported in reaching their academic goals successfully, every single contribution counts.
"I’m also grateful to our graduate community, who donated so generously to the Covid-19 appeal.
“Without a doubt working with our community partners has meant that our collective response to this pandemic is really making a difference where it matters the most.”
