Practical Principles of Ethical Procurement of PPE

Following the survey CCCV conducted in June 2020 below is the order of the priority/checks for PPE suppliers when assessing a suitable supplier

Single use products (masks, gloves, aprons, nappy bags, shields/goggles)

NHS supplier/ETI + UK manufacturer (manufactures the supplies in the UK)
NHS supplier/ETI + manufactures abroad (manufactures aboard - we should be asking who they get stuff to the UK = shouldn’t fly)
NHS supplier/ETI + doesn’t manufacture (we should be asking who they get stuff to the UK = shouldn’t fly)
UK manufacturer & supplier (isn’t NHS supplier but since they manufacture in the UK we can rely on compliance with local law)

Ideally, we don’t get beyond this list, unless it’s absolutely necessary - it should only be in exceptional circumstances.

Sanitizing/cleaning products (sanitizing hand gel/other cleaning)

Ethical procurement in care equipment

There are 2 main sources of ethical standards which can be used for assessing ethical procurement of care equipment.

Both draw on international law arrangements: UN Declaration of Human Rights and International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.

The main points are: