NHS Highland thank public and businesses for 'overwhelming support' and equipment donations as they work to tackle the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic

OVERWHELMING support and equipment donations have prompted a big thank-you from an "incredibly grateful" NHS Highland.

The health authority said it had been stunned by equipment donations and general support from the local community – both the companies and individual Highlanders.

"We are also incredibly grateful for the offers of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other gifts that have been made over recent weeks," said a spokeswoman.

"As an organisation we have to ensure that any PPE issued to staff in NHS Highland is in line with national guidance and standards to ensure that our staff are provided with the highest standards of protection.

"With this in mind we have set up a page on our website where any donations of this kind can be catalogued in a central location.

"The influx of support and offers of help we have been receiving has been truly amazing.

"Thank you again for all your support.

"If you would like to get in touch about the possibility of donating equipment please click here."

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