BP have lent their help to Aberdeen social care charity VSA with the hopes of providing vital supplies to the north-east’s most vulnerable.
Hundreds of sets of much-needed PPE have been delivered to VSA residential sites across the north-east, in the hopes of keeping both staff and residents safe.
The donation of goggles, gloves and masks has also been accompanied by a delivery of iPads and Kindles to help residents maintain video contact with family and friends.
Items have been distributed between the charity’s 22 residential locations, and have helped ease the burden faced by care givers by maintaining plentiful stocks for those who live and work there.
Kenneth Simpson, VSA chief executive, said “We are delighted that BP has stepped forward to help us during this challenging period.
“They have been fantastic and ensured that we have been able to supply our residents with essential items.
“The iPads are also such a great way to help our residents maintain contact with their loved ones.”
BP has also encouraged employees to rally behind the charity and have launched a donation page for staff to donate to VSA’s covid-19 appeal.
Peter Miller, BP Vice President Transformation, said: “BP has been supporting VSA’s Changing Lives Campaign and when we were contacted with this urgent appeal for PPE, housekeeping items and digital technology we were pleased to donate to help VSA keep looking after some of the most vulnerable people in their care at this difficult time.”
