The Cabinet Office has issued a request for businesses to provide support in response to COVID-19.
The required support includes:
- medical testing equipment
- medical equipment design
- protective equipment for healthcare workers, such as masks, gowns and sanitiser
- hotel rooms
- transport and logistics, for moving goods or people
- manufacturing equipment
- warehouse or office space, for medical use or storage
- expertise or support on IT, manufacturing, construction, project management, procurement or engineering
- social care or childcare
Businesses are requested to disclose their company number where relevant, and will be asked a series of questions on the type of support they can deliver.