Mrs Westwell said the polythene aprons are donned by paramedics before every patient they treat, adding: ‘This will help us greatly — we are really grateful for the extra support.’ ...

Polythene UK started making the aprons during the first lockdown. Managing director James Woollard said its orders were cancelled "overnight" leaving it in a "horrendous" situation. But the ...

GPs have hit out after receiving PPE aprons made out of repurposed polythene bags. Practices in the Highlands, Fife and the Borders are among those sent batches of white aprons in relabelled boxes ...

He added that staff caring for him did an "amazing job", but claimed some of those treating him were protected only by disposable gloves, disposable polythene aprons, and surgical masks.