PPE

So, anyone struggling to get PPE? After nearly running out of gloves, I now have several boxes safely stored away and ready when needed. These are in a variety of colours and sizes, but needs must. My preferred glove is a Medium in pink but I’m currently rocking blue, white and a new addition of teal LOL

Now, face-masks. Are we fans of the disposable or the washable? I tend to have washable for shops etc and disposable for the hairdressers as my hair is dyed. But I tend to panic when I first wear them as I’m convinced I can’t breathe. Obviously I can but it just takes me a few minutes to settle into wearing them. How are people coping when communicating with vulnerable people and those with a language delay or communication barrier, such as a learning disability? I’m finding the young people I support with profound and complex needs are coping better than the young people with autism. They are becoming stressed and anxious by the face covering. I’m currently looking into other options……

And finally……antibacterial hand gel. Anyone who knows me knows I’ve always carried a little bottle of the stuff on me and during a trip to the USA I went to Bath & Bodyworks and picked up some of their gels which come in the most amazing flavours. But sadly I’ve run out of those now so I’m back to whatever is available in Morrisons.

So, even though PPE can be a nightmare at times. The correct use of it (don’t get me started on people incorrectly using gloves) is helping to keep us all safe and enabling us to get out and see more people. Even though I moan about not having pink medium gloves I am only joking and grateful that these items are available to us and keeping us all safe.

Happy PPE wearing!