NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has set up a helpline to deal with social care supplies during Covid-19.
At the moment, the helpline is to be used only in cases where there is an urgent supply shortage and a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19. This will be reviewed regularly in the coming days and weeks.
Care service providers can reach the NHS NSS triage centre by calling 0300 303 3020.
When contacting the helpline, providers will be required to:
- answer a series of short screening questions
- confirm they have fully explored business as usual procurement routes
- confirm they have a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19 and therefore have a need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- provide their Care Inspectorate registration number.
The helpline will be open 8am – 8pm, 7 days a week.