Whilst their own businesses are closed, hospitality operators are being asked to check if they have any stock that could be used in the health and social care sector, following an appeal to the Access Group. The technology provider works with customers in both hospitality and health and social care and realised that one division might support the other when it started to receive details of shortages in the care sector. “The hospitality industry has been decimated by the impact of Covid-19,” commented Henry Seddon, MD of Access Hospitality. “Yet time and time again, operators and their staff have risen to the challenges they face and rallied to support their customers and the community around them. “We’re asking even more of them as we try to provide practical support through our health and social care division to help source essential supplies that are in short supply. 'Customers working with the vulnerable in care have identified that lack of availability of basic household items including hand sanitiser, liquid soap and disposable gloves as well as disposable aprons, and face masks is affecting their ability to provide their usual level of service. 'If any hospitality venue is closed but has even a limited stock of any of these items in store that could help alleviate the pressure, the Access Group would be happy to coordinate getting them to those in greatest need.” Although it is a hugely difficult time for everyone within hospitality, customers of Access Hospitality have already indicated their willingness to help and a process has been established to share the requirements and availability more widely. Seddon concluded, “This is another great example of how hospitality operators are so often at the heart of the community and, as they move into unknown territory for their own businesses, continue to support those in need around them.” Anyone who can provide much-needed stock for the care sector, or wants to find out more, is asked to contact hospitality@theaccessgroup.com. (source: Access Group, image: pexels)