Half a million antiseptic wipes have been purchased : Disposable gloves are available to order also hand sanatiser and soap: Will Royal Mail be providing face masks? Updated 2 Apr

[Stormproof]

We had half a dozen bottles arrive today that are about 200ml. Thats for nearly 200 staff, can't see that lasting

[POSTMAN]

Do we have enough soap?
Yes. We have enough soap. If you need more soap, please speak to your manager, who can contact the PFS Helpdesk.

It will coordinate a replenishment service via the local Cleaning Team. When we are cleaning items in Royal Mail (non-health care setting) do we need to use a product that contains 70% Alcohol?

Our suppliers have confirmed that our cleaning products are suitably effective for cleaning in a non-healthcare setting as per the guidance issued by PHE. Where there has been a confirmed case, then a viricidal product is used to disinfect touch points and potentially contaminated surfaces.

[Janet Brum]

I didn`t see any antiseptic wipes or hand gel in my office... My own supplies are running low and I can`t find them in shops anymore

[k979aaa]

Guess your will have to call in sick then.

[kookoo32]

Our DOM put his hand in his pocket and purchased gloves, sanitiser and wipes for the office. He had to do it himself because there was nothing coming from higher up. I know we slate management but he cared enough about us to go and pay for the stuff himself. There are some decent ones out there.

[POSTMAN]

Our DOM put his hand in his pocket and purchased gloves, sanitiser and wipes for the office. He had to do it himself because there was nothing coming from higher up. I know we slate management but he cared enough about us to go and pay for the stuff himself. There are some decent ones out there.

From where!

[postypie]

[postypie]

Our DOM put his hand in his pocket and purchased gloves, sanitiser and wipes for the office. He had to do it himself because there was nothing coming from higher up. I know we slate management but he cared enough about us to go and pay for the stuff himself. There are some decent ones out there.

From where!

Poundland???

[Stormproof]

We had half a dozen bottles arrive today that are about 200ml. Thats for nearly 200 staff, can't see that lasting

Turned out the half dozen bottles we had weren't actually purchased by RM they were actually supplied by a Lineo. So when are RM stepping up and getting their supplies delivered to the offices or are there none and it was soundbite?

[OldGamekeeper]

Lets not drag ourselves down in negativity.....ok circumstances are far from ideal but...
our office has had gloves these past 2 weeks - despite trying to encourage colleagues at team meeting many choose not to wear them! In the past 2 weeks more have chosen to but still many do not. I personally have forgotten to replenish stock before going out on delivery and have run out...my fault not management…
but be aware...they are not designed for our work so will puncture split on the job... you need 2-4 pairs a day.

But we also have a job to go to...we are not confined to our homes...we can be sensible and fulfil our role with care keeping our families financially safe and secure even if we end up resorting to self isolation because we experience symptoms ! We still get paid unlike 000's that need government aid.
Many of our friends and family do not have the luxury of such security and this might just be the beginning of their troubles as they ultimately face financial hardship and unemployment be they employees of struggling companies or self employed people with no fall back or government aid...we have yet to witness this ultimate scenario which will also require our help and compassion!

So not wishing to lecture on and on....please think fellow colleagues before sprouting your negativity....no we don't have this and that, but neither do the NHS which are far more in need...support each other on how we can minimise risk because none of us can eradicate it, even with the right equipment.
We are in this together as a nation and as an army of posties (albeit depleted) we can make a difference if only by projecting a positive attitude in our communities, helping where we can confident that our families our provided for in the foreseeable future.

Take care all and work safely supporting your colleagues as best you can.

[mjd24]

Lets not drag ourselves down in negativity.....ok circumstances are far from ideal but...
our office has had gloves these past 2 weeks - despite trying to encourage colleagues at team meeting many choose not to wear them! In the past 2 weeks more have chosen to but still many do not. I personally have forgotten to replenish stock before going out on delivery and have run out...my fault not management…
but be aware...they are not designed for our work so will puncture split on the job... you need 2-4 pairs a day.

But we also have a job to go to...we are not confined to our homes...we can be sensible and fulfil our role with care keeping our families financially safe and secure even if we end up resorting to self isolation because we experience symptoms ! We still get paid unlike 000's that need government aid.
Many of our friends and family do not have the luxury of such security and this might just be the beginning of their troubles as they ultimately face financial hardship and unemployment be they employees of struggling companies or self employed people with no fall back or government aid...we have yet to witness this ultimate scenario which will also require our help and compassion!

So not wishing to lecture on and on....please think fellow colleagues before sprouting your negativity....no we don't have this and that, but neither do the NHS which are far more in need...support each other on how we can minimise risk because none of us can eradicate it, even with the right equipment.
We are in this together as a nation and as an army of posties (albeit depleted) we can make a difference if only by projecting a positive attitude in our communities, helping where we can confident that our families our provided for in the foreseeable future.

Take care all and work safely supporting your colleagues as best you can.

Gloves are not the solution, id rather not wear them and be very careful with hand washing and avoiding touching my face. All wearing gloves does is give a false sense of security.

[Cluaran]

Lets not drag ourselves down in negativity.....ok circumstances are far from ideal but...
our office has had gloves these past 2 weeks - despite trying to encourage colleagues at team meeting many choose not to wear them! In the past 2 weeks more have chosen to but still many do not. I personally have forgotten to replenish stock before going out on delivery and have run out...my fault not management…
but be aware...they are not designed for our work so will puncture split on the job... you need 2-4 pairs a day.

But we also have a job to go to...we are not confined to our homes...we can be sensible and fulfil our role with care keeping our families financially safe and secure even if we end up resorting to self isolation because we experience symptoms ! We still get paid unlike 000's that need government aid.
Many of our friends and family do not have the luxury of such security and this might just be the beginning of their troubles as they ultimately face financial hardship and unemployment be they employees of struggling companies or self employed people with no fall back or government aid...we have yet to witness this ultimate scenario which will also require our help and compassion!

So not wishing to lecture on and on....please think fellow colleagues before sprouting your negativity....no we don't have this and that, but neither do the NHS which are far more in need...support each other on how we can minimise risk because none of us can eradicate it, even with the right equipment.
We are in this together as a nation and as an army of posties (albeit depleted) we can make a difference if only by projecting a positive attitude in our communities, helping where we can confident that our families our provided for in the foreseeable future.

Take care all and work safely supporting your colleagues as best you can.

And the 2 metre separation rule???

[GRS]

Lets not drag ourselves down in negativity.....ok circumstances are far from ideal but...
our office has had gloves these past 2 weeks - despite trying to encourage colleagues at team meeting many choose not to wear them! In the past 2 weeks more have chosen to but still many do not. I personally have forgotten to replenish stock before going out on delivery and have run out...my fault not management…
but be aware...they are not designed for our work so will puncture split on the job... you need 2-4 pairs a day.

But we also have a job to go to...we are not confined to our homes...we can be sensible and fulfil our role with care keeping our families financially safe and secure even if we end up resorting to self isolation because we experience symptoms ! We still get paid unlike 000's that need government aid.
Many of our friends and family do not have the luxury of such security and this might just be the beginning of their troubles as they ultimately face financial hardship and unemployment be they employees of struggling companies or self employed people with no fall back or government aid...we have yet to witness this ultimate scenario which will also require our help and compassion!

So not wishing to lecture on and on....please think fellow colleagues before sprouting your negativity....no we don't have this and that, but neither do the NHS which are far more in need...support each other on how we can minimise risk because none of us can eradicate it, even with the right equipment.
We are in this together as a nation and as an army of posties (albeit depleted) we can make a difference if only by projecting a positive attitude in our communities, helping where we can confident that our families our provided for in the foreseeable future.

Take care all and work safely supporting your colleagues as best you can.

Please don’t come on here making sensible posts!! Most on here thrive on negativity and find fault in everything. Didn’t you know that RM are to blame for for everything that’s wrong in their lives and the world in general. Unfortunately it’s part of the blame everyone else culture that exists in society today instead of from time to time taking a look at your own actions and faults. You make some valid points regarding finances and upcoming security - quite refreshing to read. The only thing I’ll disagree on is the gloves. I see the experts are now saying that gloves are only any good if you change them every time you touch something which is impossible in our job. Plus people when wearing them don’t wash their hands as obviously you don’t think to wash gloves regularly so the amount of germs on them is phenomenal.

[POSTMAN]

Todays update 31 March...

Hand sanitiser has been ordered and supplies will be sent to units as soon as possible. Stock availability does change as the demand is high and all organisations are accessing the same limited supply including the NHS.

Masks

We are not issuing masks as PPE against coronavirus for all roles.

People often touch masks frequently adjusting them and ‘checking’ them and risk potentially picking up the virus from the mask onto their hands when they remove it. The primary preventative guidance is hand hygiene supported by the 2m social physical distancing.

Where we have identified specific roles for whom observing the 2m physical distancing is at times difficult masks are being provided. However, in those cases the 2m physical distancing must be observed when possible and hand hygiene rules including not touching the mouth, nose and eyes or before eating must continue to be observed.

[smok3y666]

If the NHS can't get enough supplies for themselves and they are claseed as top priority then what chance have we got? We are last on the list of essential places that need to remain open.