{"id":81466,"date":"2020-03-27T09:44:03","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T09:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.directhealthcaregroup.com\/covid-19-a-statement-from-direct-healthcare-group\/"},"modified":"2020-03-27T09:44:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T09:44:03","slug":"covid-19-a-statement-from-direct-healthcare-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.directhealthcaregroup.com\/int\/covid-19-a-statement-from-direct-healthcare-group\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: A Statement from Direct Healthcare Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a manufacturer of medical equipment provided to the NHS\nand Health &amp; Social care teams, we would like to reassure you that Direct Healthcare\nGroup (DHG) is committed to doing all we can to maintain our normal production\nand services during the COVID-19 outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that for many of our users and customers, our equipment and services are vital, and we are pleased that we are currently still able to operate as normal to serve you, the Healthcare Professional, and your patient\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the situation continues to evolve daily, our priority\nremains the well-being of our customers, employees and business partners. We\nare closely monitoring the situation and are taking all necessary steps to\nfollow the Government and scientific guidance given at this time. We are in constant\ncommunication with our employees, with many now working from home, and whilst\nour manufacturing and service depots remain open, we have implemented a \u2018no\nvisitor\u2019 policy to our sites to try and stop any unnecessary and non-essential\ncontact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will continue to operate our service sites and teams whilst always observing the social distancing advice. Our staff have been informed to check any local guidelines\/policies when visiting any premises during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you need any information relating to your account, or any of the products\/services that we offer, our Customer Service team can be contacted as normal (+44 (0) 800 043 0881). Or you can contact your local Commercial Manager or Clinical Sales Specialist. 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