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AstraZeneca, Milton Road, Milton, Cambridge, UK

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AstraZeneca, Milton Road, Milton, Cambridge, UK. Global HQ

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AstraZeneca, Milton Road, Milton, Cambridge, UK. Global HQ

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Astra Zeneca have committed to producing/manufacturing/packing Oxford's Covid-19 vaccine. based in Cambridge with manufacturing and marketing sites in Cheshire (Macclesfield, Speke).
https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/symbiosis-and-astrazeneca-sign-supply-agreement-for-sterile-manufacture-of-covid-19-vaccine-for-clinical-trials-849369918.html

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Overview

In AstraZeneca UK, we have an incredible project pipeline and an impressive determination to use that pipeline as a means to improve lives, together. With a 7,400-strong team of spirited colleagues across seven UK sites, we're mixing collaboration with entrepreneurship to bring better medicines to people all over the world.

With brand-new development and investment being put into our global scientific research, we're growing our capabilities as a supplier of life-changing medicine. In the UK, our new research facilities and global corporate headquarters in Cambridge will allow us to expand our R&D work - now and in the future. And, with 50 different medicines produced in our Macclesfield site, vital biologics work taking place in Speke, marketing for UK, Europe and beyond in Luton, and a variety of functions in our other three sites, this is where you can do what you love, while making a big impact.

Did you know? In the near future, our Cambridge site will be home to the largest centre for Oncology research worldwide.

Our sites

Cambridge

Our Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) is globally renowned as a leading centre of research, education and patient care. For our people at AstraZeneca, the campus is the perfect environment for bringing exciting new ideas to the surface. With an open and innovative culture, we work together on a whole range of R&D projects. From exploring molecule combinations to working on clinical development and pre-clinical research assignments, over 2,000 people are exploring a world of specialist capabilities available on site.

The collaboration doesn't stop at the R&D labs either. Beyond the office, our Amaze Club is an initiative that brings colleagues together who have similar interests and hobbies. Whether you're into cycling, music, books or wine tasting, this is your chance to connect with others who enjoy the same things as you. We also provide discounts on certain activities and events!

Macclesfield

Our 101-acre Macclesfield campus combines the calming vibe that comes with being situated in the Cheshire countryside, with the pace of an innovative hub that aims to discover the most impactful scientific breakthroughs in medicine. This is our biggest pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the UK, the base for our second largest global IT hub and the home of our Global Quality, Supply Chain and Strategy. And, it's where our teams work together to do right by our patients.

Within this campus, we play host to our largest pharmaceutical technology and development team, using the right mix of expertise and technology to turn molecules into medicine. The campus is also home to pharmaceutical sciences and is the only AstraZeneca site with chemical development capabilities. Covering our entire development and commercial portfolio, our R&D in Macclesfield uses the most pioneering techniques to bring life-changing medicines to patients across the world. In fact, we produce more than 50 different medicines for the global market .

Speke, Liverpool

Next to the Mersey River and down the road from the cultural hub that is Liverpool city, Speke is where biologics comes to life. Here, we bring together research scientists, manufacturing associates, engineers, quality professionals and support personnel in a bid to rid the world of flu - a killer across the world. We work as one relatively small team to deliver a vaccine that tackles each year's particular flu strain or mutation.

Over the last few years, around £75m has been invested to bring all aspects of vaccine strain development and manufacture together in Liverpool and increase production. We now have the facilities to research, develop, produce and distribute up to 20m vaccine doses a year for the global market. The work we do has a visible impact on people and the work you do will make a real difference in the fight against flu.

What we offer

It takes a special commitment to keep pushing the boundaries. To keep believing. To never give up. As a global company, we give you the opportunity to excel on an international scale. Yet we believe in a down-to-earth approach where personal support and individual progression is concerned. With that in mind, we offer a whole range of company-wide benefits including flexible holiday and structured training, along with UK-specific perks that put your best interests front of mind.

On-site amenities

Each of our UK sites is energetic, collaborative and motivational with passionate and committed people working together to bring the best solutions to life. To keep that motivation high, we offer engaging on-site amenities. Most of our offices offer on-site gyms, subsidised restaurants and collaborative spaces. In Cambridge, we have the best tech around. In Speke, new investment has put this location on the map. And in Macclesfield, inspiration is drawn from the stunning countryside that surrounds the site - with the Peak District offering up plenty of space to think.

Learning and development

Progression means a lot to us at AstraZeneca UK. That's why we have continuous learning and development, with support in place to help you to achieve great things. Our aim to develop a strong and diverse pipeline of leaders shows our commitment to internal promotion, with programmes such as Leading Business and Manager Essentials putting you in good stead to guide us into the future. Science is at the heart of our every success. But it's only possible when we all work together - so we'll always make sure you're clear about how your role is connected to our wider mission.

Perks

From annual bonuses and save schemes, we have a range of perks on offer to many of our colleagues in the UK. Our flexible benefits programme allows you to select your own benefits package based on your personal preferences and circumstances. So, from lifestyle benefits to comprehensive health, pension, insurance and financial plans, you choose the package for you - and if you change your mind the following year, you can adapt it.

Relocation

We offer competitive and successful relocation programmes to help recruit, retain and develop employees who will contribute to our growth and success. The availability of relocation assistance depends on the position and its location.

Featured roles
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Speke, Liverpool

Cheshire

Alderley Park, Cheshire

Cheshire

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Whether you're a scientist, in commercial or in development, it's about taking great ideas and innovative science and translating them into medicines that are going to make a significant difference to patients.

- Tom Keith Roach, SVP, Global Respiratory

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We're proud to have a long and deep-rooted heritage in the UK, which is marked by scientific innovation that stretches back over many decades. Today, the UK sits at the heart of our long-term strategy and is a vital part of our vision to improve lives globally.

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Converted to increase testing capacity in the UK before the end of May. Two more sites in Glasgow and Milton Keynes

https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/comment/lighthouse-labs-uk-covid-19-testing/

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Converted to increase testing capacity in the UK before the end of May. Two more in Milton Keynes and Cheshire

https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/comment/lighthouse-labs-uk-covid-19-testing/

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Building modified by Lighthouse Labs to increase testing capacity before the end of May. Two others in Glasgow and Cheshire

https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/comment/lighthouse-labs-uk-covid-19-testing/

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3D Printed Medical Masks. GP Dr Robert Coull used a 3D printer to print face masks for intubation at his practice as none were available elsewhere.

https://pressreader.com/article/281719796680232

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John Lewis factory reopened to make hospital gowns for the NHS. Produced over 6000 gowns at their Herbert Parkinson textile factory in Darwen, Lancashire.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/26/john-lewis-to-reopen-factory-to-make-covid-19-gowns-for-nhs

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Bollards erected to ensure road closures and enable better social distancing in more areas of the town. - documented as an object.

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Do you think this will be permanent after the crisis has passed?

A pedestrianised Moss Lane

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Creation of pedestrianised areas in the UK, as part of community schemes for Covid-19. Helps social distancing and gives people safer areas to shop and exercise.

BUT Covid-19 could be used as an excuse to push through road and city changes which were wanted anyway.

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(Image: ABNM Photography)

Council bosses in Manchester are proposing to help residents travel on foot and by bike more easily during the pandemic and in the longer term by creating more pedestrian and cycle-only zones.

Manchester council hopes to gain £600,000 in funding from the government to fund schemes across the country.

Plans include creating temporary pedestrian and cycle-only zones in Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter, and on Ducie Street, from London Road to Dale Street near Piccadilly station.

The council says it also wants to make 'permanent improvements' to for the city's cycle network at 20 different locations, as well as create of 'low-traffic filtered neighbourhoods' in the north and south of the city.

If funding from the Department for Transport is approved, the council says the first phase of work would plug caps in the city's cycle network, including Lower Mosley Street and Princess Road in the city centre, Stretford Road in Hulme, Albert Street in Beswick and Parsonage Road in Withington.

Cycle stands would also be purchased in a bid to better connect Piccadilly, Victoria and Deansgate rail stations for people travelling on foot or by bike, as well as bus hubs at Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill and Chorlton Street.

It follows the current project to designate part of Deansgate as a pedestrian and cycle zone, and widen pavements so people have enough space to observe social distancing.

Coun Angeliki Stogia, the council's executive member for the environment, planning and transport, said: "Encouraging residents to travel on foot and by bike has long been a key priority for us, in order to help create a healthier, cleaner city.

"In response to the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, we have already carried out significant amounts of work, including footway widening to support pedestrians to socially distance and the creation of a new pedestrian and cycle zone on Deansgate, but we want to do much more to improve the city's cycling and walking infrastructure as quickly as possible.

"Through this funding bid, we are seeking support for additional work which can be delivered in the short-term, but which also has the potential to secure longer-term benefits for people travelling across the city by bike or on foot.

"We are hopeful of a speedy and positive response to our bid from the government, so that we can get moving urgently with schemes which will complement our significant existing investment in building a safer, greener transport network for Manchester."
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£600k plans to transform parts of Manchester into pedestrian and cycle zones

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Council bosses in Manchester are proposing to help residents travel on foot and by bike more easily during the pandemic and in the longer term by creating more pedestrian and cycle-only zones. Manchester council hopes to gain £600,000 in funding from the government to fund schemes across the country.

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NHS Louisa Jordan, temporary hospital named after a Glasgow-born First World War nurse who died in Serbia in 1915 as part of the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Services. Provides 300 beds for COVID-19 patients, with the option of expanding to 1036 beds. Currently still operational.

Scottish Government website:
https://www.gov.scot/news/construction-of-nhs-louisa-jordan-complete/

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Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road, Belfast, UK

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Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road, Belfast, UK

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Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road, Belfast, UK

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Nightingale Hospital Belfast, located in the tower block of the city hospital, provides 230 beds for intensive care COVID-19 patients. The only Nightingale hospital in Northern Ireland as plans for more were deemed unnecessary. Currently on standby.

Department of Health website:
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/city-hospital-be-northern-irelands-first-nightingale-hospital

BBC News article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-52651725

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Selwyn Samuel Social Centre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, UK

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Selwyn Samuel Social Centre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, UK

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Selwyn Samuel Social Centre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, UK

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Ysbyty Enfys Selwyn Samuel (Rainbow Hospital Selwyn Samuel), provides 143 beds for COVID-19 patients.

Welsh Government website:
https://gov.wales/extra-hospital-bed-capacity-coronavirus-field-hospitals

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Llanelli Leisure Centre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, UK

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Llanelli Leisure Centre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, UK

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Llanelli Leisure Centre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, UK

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Ysbyty Enfys Llanelli (Rainbow Hospital Llanelli), provides 154 beds for COVID-19 patients.

Welsh Government website:
https://gov.wales/extra-hospital-bed-capacity-coronavirus-field-hospitals

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Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Johnstown, Carmarthen, UK

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Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Johnstown, Carmarthen, UK

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Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Johnstown, Carmarthen, UK

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Ysbyty Enfys Caerfyrddin (Rainbow Hospital Carmarthen), provides 93 beds for COVID-19 patients.

Welsh Government website:
https://gov.wales/extra-hospital-bed-capacity-coronavirus-field-hospitals

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Teifi Leisure Centre, Park Place, Cardigan, UK

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Teifi Leisure Centre, Park Place, Cardigan, UK

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Teifi Leisure Centre, Park Place, Cardigan, UK

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Ysbyty Enfys Aberteifi (Rainbow Hospital Cardigan), provides 48 beds for COVID-19 patients.

Welsh Government website:
https://gov.wales/extra-hospital-bed-capacity-coronavirus-field-hospitals

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Penweddig School (SW-bound), Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, UK

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Penweddig School (SW-bound), Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, UK

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Penweddig School (SW-bound), Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, UK

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Half of Ysbyty Enfys Aberystwyth (Rainbow Hospital Aberystwyth), provides 51 beds for COVID-19 patients. Pupils are expected to attend classes at Aberystwyth University when schools reopen as hospital remains on standby.

Welsh Government website:
https://gov.wales/extra-hospital-bed-capacity-coronavirus-field-hospitals

Cambrian News article:
https://www.aberystwyth-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=133027&headline=Pupils%20to%20attend%20university%20buildings%20if%20school%20returns&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2020

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Plascrug Leisure Centre, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, UK

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Plascrug Leisure Centre, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, UK

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Plascrug Leisure Centre, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, UK

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Half of Ysbyty Enfys Aberystwyth (Rainbow Hospital Aberystwyth), provides 52 beds for COVID-19 patients.

Welsh Government website:
https://gov.wales/extra-hospital-bed-capacity-coronavirus-field-hospitals

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Hensol Castle Distillery, Hensol, Pontyclun, UK

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Hensol Castle Distillery, Hensol, Pontyclun, UK

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Hensol Castle Distillery, Hensol, Pontyclun, UK

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Distillery owned by Vale Resort now producing antibacterial hand sanitiser to World Health Authority standard, for use by NHS and Transport for Wales staff.

Vale Resort website:
https://www.valeresort.com/blog/welsh-rugby-unions-training-facilities-adapted-into-a-field-hospital-to-support-the-nhs-at-the-vale-resort/

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Temporary hospital providing 290 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. The building is normally the Welsh Rugby Union training facility.

Vale Resort website:
https://www.valeresort.com/blog/welsh-rugby-unions-training-facilities-adapted-into-a-field-hospital-to-support-the-nhs-at-the-vale-resort/

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Princess Of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, UK

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Princess Of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, UK

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Princess Of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, UK

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Enfys (rainbow) ward opened to provide 43 specialist intensive respiratory care beds for COVID-19 patients.

NHS Wales news page:
https://cwmtafmorgannwg.wales/development-of-respiratory-high-care-unit-during-covid-19-pandemic/

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Grange University Hospital., Llanyravon, Cwmbran, UK

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Grange University Hospital., Llanyravon, Cwmbran, UK

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Grange University Hospital., Llanyravon, Cwmbran, UK

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Due to open in spring 2021, but parts have opened early to provide 350 beds for serious, complex or critical care COVID-19 patients.

BBC news article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-50209959/cwmbran-s-new-hospital-a-look-behind-the-scenes

Wales Online news article:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/coronavirus-grange-hospital-llanfrechfa-cwmbran-18170431

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Bay Studios, Fabian Way, Skewen, Swansea, UK

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Bay Studios, Fabian Way, Skewen, Swansea, UK

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Bay Studios, Fabian Way, Skewen, Swansea, UK

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Temporary hospital providing 1000 beds. Normally a film and TV studio.

BBC news article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52091249

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Llandarcy Academy of Sport, Llandarcy, Skewen, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, UK

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Llandarcy Academy of Sport, Llandarcy, Skewen, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, UK

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Llandarcy Academy of Sport, Llandarcy, Skewen, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, UK

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Temporary hospital providing 340 beds. Typically the training base of the Ospreys rugby team and local students.

BBC News article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52091249

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Ysbyty Enfys Carreg Las (Rainbow Hospital Bluestone), provides 144 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. Normally a holiday resort for the Pembrokeshire National Park.

itv News article:
https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-04-23/bluestone-national-park-ready-to-accept-patients-recovering-from-coronavirus/

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Parc y Scarlets, Pemberton Park, Llanelli, UK

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Parc y Scarlets, Pemberton Park, Llanelli, UK

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Parc y Scarlets, Pemberton Park, Llanelli, UK

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Ysbyty Enfys Scarlets (Rainbow Hospital Scarlets), provides 350 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. The stadium is usually home to the Scarlets and Llanelli RFC rugby union teams.

Wales Online news article:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/inside-scarlets-stadium-four-venues-18132954

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Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre, Bangor, UK

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Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre, Bangor, UK

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Canolfan Brailsford Sports Centre, Bangor, UK

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Ysbyty Enfys Bangor (Rainbow Hospital Bangor), provides 250 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. Currently on standby.

NHS Wales news page:
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/news/health-board-news/north-wales-temporary-hospitals-renamed-after-the-symbol-of-hope-that-has-defined-the-covid-19-crisis/

BBC News article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52091249

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Venue Cymru, Penrhyn Crescent, Llandudno, UK

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Venue Cymru, Penrhyn Crescent, Llandudno, UK

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Venue Cymru, Penrhyn Crescent, Llandudno, UK

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Ysbyty Enfys Llandudno (Rainbow Hospital Llandudno), provides 350 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. Currently on standby.

NHS Wales news page:
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/news/health-board-news/north-wales-temporary-hospitals-renamed-after-the-symbol-of-hope-that-has-defined-the-covid-19-crisis/

BBC News article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52091249

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Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester Road West, Queensferry, Deeside, UK

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Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester Road West, Queensferry, Deeside, UK

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Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester Road West, Queensferry, Deeside, UK

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Ysbyty Enfys Glannau Dyfrdwy (Rainbow Hospital Deeside), provides 436 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. Currently on standby.

NHS Wales news page:
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/news/health-board-news/north-wales-temporary-hospitals-renamed-after-the-symbol-of-hope-that-has-defined-the-covid-19-crisis/

BBC News article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52091249

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Dyson, Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο

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Place for the desing and manufacturing of the Dyson mechanical medical ventilator.
https://www.dyson.co.uk/newsroom/overview/update/ventilator-update.html

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Rise in popularity of Designer face masks- not necessarily exclusive to the UK. Retailer John Lewis began selling 'Designer Face coverings' by designers like Mulberry, Raeburn, Halpern etc. Transformation of medical/ PPE equipment into a fashion item. Notably, VOGUE published an article advertising designer masks, even stating 'The best face masks for civilians to wear are made of cloth. Leave the surgical masks and N95s for the healthcare professionals'. Google trends data shows 'designer face mask' rose as a popular search term about 2 months after 'face mask' did.

John Lewis:
https://www.johnlewis.com/great-british-designer-face-coverings-mulberry-rburn-halpern-pack-of-3/p5065544
VOGUE:
https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/stylish-face-masks-to-shop-now
Google trends normal face mask:
https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?geo=GB&q=face%20mask%20uk
Google Trends designer face mask:
https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?geo=GB&q=designer%20face%20mask%20uk

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GOGGLESforDOCSUK initiative for ski/snowboard goggles to be repurposed as PPE for NHS staff. Similar theme as Shetland scrubs  (evidence for NHS PPE shortage), although differing as more direct repurposing of a pre-existing item, rather than recreation. Same in the way that it changed the NHS 'uniform' to a new look. Began as a US initiative (over 31,000 pairs donated). Much smaller in the UK, but notably brands like Burton have donated to hospitals. Hospitals and Care Homes are able to send in requests for goggles when needed.

Official website:
https://www.gogglesfordocs.co.uk/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gogglesfordocs_uk/
News article:
https://www.inthesnow.com/goggles-for-docs-how-skiers-can-help-fight-coronavirus/

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British Honey Company distillery has started making it's own hand sanitiser. It has earnt enough to continue production and is hoping to have enough to let it continue going even if there are shortages in the alcohol supply chain.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52543650

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A small Buckinghamshire distillery that usually makes gin and vodka out of honey has begun making hand sanitiser amid a global shortage - highlighting how businesses both great and small are throwing their weight behind efforts to fight Covid-19.

The British Honey Company said on Tuesday it had been given the green light by UK tax authorities to use its spare capacity for producing hand sanitiser ingredients. The British Honey Company's distillery in Worminghall, Buckinghamshire, will now start producing hand sanitiser out of 70% alcohol and extracts of British honey and green tea.

Michael Williams, chief executive of the British Honey Company, said the effort "enhances our existing business model at the same time as assisting with the efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19."

Read more: Pubs and venues warn of 'crippling blow' as public urged to stay away

"An alcohol based sanitiser is vodka or gin at 70 % ABV made from denatured alcohol," Williams said in a statement.

"Following approval of our application to HMRC to produce denatured alcohol, our expert distillery team have been working alongside our in-house microbiologist and an Oxford University chemist to develop and manufacture this new product."

The move comes amid a global shortage of hand sanitiser, caused by stockpiling and increased usage. Sales in the UK surged 225% in February, before Covid-19 had even hit Britain in earnest.

LVMH, the French luxury giant that owns brands like Louis Vuitton, said on Monday it would switch production at all of its cosmetics and perfume factories to start producing hand sanitiser instead. The product will be supplied to French authorities battling to control the outbreak.
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The British government has urged UK businesses to support efforts to fight Covid-19.

The government has set up a special hotline for manufacturers willing to make extra ventilators and approached car manufacturers about turning UK factories into ventilator production lines.

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Buckinghamshire distillery makes hand sanitiser out of honey

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A small Buckinghamshire distillery that usually makes gin and vodka out of honey has begun making hand sanitiser amid a global shortage - highlighting how businesses both great and small are throwing their weight behind efforts to fight Covid-19.

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Video of post pandemic Market Street, 15th June 2020. signs can be seen on the floor. a FEW people with masks. smaller groups and slightly more spaced out than usual.

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Base of the company Open Cell which are transforming shipping containers into COVID-19 testing centres which can be easily transported across the country, increasing testing capabilities, allowing for greater accuracy in the count of confirmed cases.

https://www.opencell.bio/coronavirus

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CoVid-19 testing rate of >10K tests/day using lab automation infrastructure. Coronavirus testing support for London and United Kingdom

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The Hay Festival, Brecon Road, Hay-on-Wye, UK

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The Hay Festival, Brecon Road, Hay-on-Wye, UK

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The Hay Festival, Brecon Road, Hay-on-Wye, UK

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Hay Festival decided to go online, rather than hold a physical event this year. tickets were free, with a donation requested. 83 events took place rather than hundreds.
https://www.hayfestival.com/m-156-hay-digital-2020.aspx?pagenum=5
merchandise was still sold. https://www.hayfestival.com/c-197-hay-festival-shop.aspx?skinid=1&currencysetting=GBP&localesetting=en-GB&resetfilters=true

Their Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hayfestival/

People were encouraged to donate and to make the festival at home - tutorials for the 'hay festival rose' were posted and the Instagram shared images of people making their own Hay signs.

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Novelist and poet Margaret Atwood, actor Benedict Cumberbatch and actress Helena Bonham Carter joined the likes of comedian and broadcaster Fry, The Great British Bake Off presenter Toksvig and singer Amos at this year's Hay.

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Coronavirus: Almost 500,000 stream first online Hay Festival

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Novelist and poet Margaret Atwood, actor Benedict Cumberbatch and actress Helena Bonham Carter joined the likes of comedian and broadcaster Fry, The Great British Bake Off presenter Toksvig and singer Amos at this year's Hay.

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Donnington Park, Donnington, Newbury, UK

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Donnington Park, Donnington, Newbury, UK

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Donnington Park, Donnington, Newbury, UK

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Download Festival TV replaces the Download Festival for 12th-14th June 2020.

https://downloadfestival.co.uk/news-features/download-festival-tv/
- they encourage people to 'put up tents and flags' in their garden. using material culture in a different way/setting to achieve the same goal as usual.

there is also a distinct lack of usual material culture, which would differentiate one years festival from another e.g. wristbands and tickets

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download festival june announced - Gizmodo

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Nextbike

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Our vision is to transform cities by moving more people onto bicycles. Our mission is to design, build, implement and operate bike share systems with cities and make cycling available to the masses. We do this by working closely with local stakeholders to develop bike share systems that align with their communities' goals, because we believe that the most successful systems are built on deep collaboration.

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nextbike is leading the way in high quality, reliable and flexible bike share schemes. As pioneers with over 16 years of experience, we have provided cutting edge innovation to cities across the world. Our field of expertise is developing bespoke and flexible bike share schemes that can be embedded into Smart Cities.

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Johnson's address to the UK announcing Lockdown restrictions 23rd March 2020.

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Good Evening,

The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades - and this country is not alone.

All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer.

And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what you can do to help.

And I want to begin by reminding you why the UK has been taking the approach that we have.

Without a huge national effort to halt the growth of this virus, there will come a moment when no health service in the world could possibly cope; because there won't be enough ventilators, enough intensive care beds, enough doctors and nurses.

And as we have seen elsewhere, in other countries that also have fantastic health care systems, that is the moment of real danger.

To put it simply, if too many people become seriously unwell at one time, the NHS will be unable to handle it - meaning more people are likely to die, not just from Coronavirus but from other illnesses as well.

So it's vital to slow the spread of the disease.

Because that is the way we reduce the number of people needing hospital treatment at any one time, so we can protect the NHS's ability to cope - and save more lives.

And that's why we have been asking people to stay at home during this pandemic.

And though huge numbers are complying - and I thank you all - the time has now come for us all to do more.

From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home.

Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households.

That is why people will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes:

shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible

one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household;

any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and

travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home.

That's all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home.

You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say No.

You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home.

You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine - and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can.

If you don't follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings.

To ensure compliance with the Government's instruction to stay at home, we will immediately:

close all shops selling non-essential goods,​ including clothing and electronic stores and other premises including libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms, and places of worship;

we will stop all gatherings of more than two people in public - excluding people you live with;

and we'll stop all social events​, including weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies, but excluding funerals.

Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed.

No Prime Minister wants to enact measures like this.

I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people's lives, to their businesses and to their jobs.

And that's why we have produced a huge and unprecedented programme of support both for workers and for business.

And I can assure you that we will keep these restrictions under constant review. We will look again in three weeks, and relax them if the evidence shows we are able to.

But at present there are just no easy options. The way ahead is hard, and it is still true that many lives will sadly be lost.

And yet it is also true that there is a clear way through.

Day by day we are strengthening our amazing NHS with 7500 former clinicians now coming back to the service.

With the time you buy - by simply staying at home - we are increasing our stocks of equipment.

We are accelerating our search for treatments.

We are pioneering work on a vaccine.

And we are buying millions of testing kits that will enable us to turn the tide on this invisible killer.

I want to thank everyone who is working flat out to beat the virus.

Everyone from the supermarket staff to the transport workers to the carers to the nurses and doctors on the frontline.

But in this fight we can be in no doubt that each and every one of us is directly enlisted.

Each and every one of us is now obliged to join together.

To halt the spread of this disease.

To protect our NHS and to save many many thousands of lives.

And I know that as they have in the past so many times.

The people of this country will rise to that challenge.

And we will come through it stronger than ever.

We will beat the coronavirus and we will beat it together.

And therefore I urge you at this moment of national emergency to stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives.

Thank you.

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Prime Minister's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 23 March 2020

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Good Evening, The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades - and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer. And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what you can do to help.

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'Warwickshire Scrubbers': Similar example of community initiative to provide scrubs for health care workers in light of the shortage caused by COVID-19. Unwanted fabric turned into hospital clothing, resulting in new colouration and patterning not seen on scrubs prior. Also created laundry bags to help safe transport of worn scrubs to and from hospital (reducing infection risk).

News article:
https://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/warwickshire-community-initiative-launched-help-kit-out-nhs-workers-front-line-2542044
Instagram page w/ pictures:
https://www.instagram.com/warwickshire_scrubbers/

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3D printed ear protectors provided to Warwick hospital by a school DT department. Used to alleviate strain and discomfort from wearing a facemask on long shifts- became much more necessary/ in demand as all health care workers began wearing masks.
Facebook post:
https://www.facebook.com/BishopUllathorneSchool/photos/pcb.829268077481669/829267997481677/
3D print pattern posted online for reproduction:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4249113
Similar example from Canada:
https://mymodernmet.com/3d-printed-ear-guards/

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Boris Johnson is outlining the next steps in the UK's plan to fight coronavirus at the first of a series of daily news conferences.

The briefing was expected to have details about steps the government may take to protect elderly and vulnerable people.

Most of those who have died in the UK have been people over the age of 60 with underlying health conditions.

The total number of people in the UK to test positive for the virus has risen by 171 in a day to a total of 1,543, according to the latest Department of Health figures. The latest cases include 30 more from Wales and 18 in Scotland.

But on Monday the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said not enough tests were being carried out.

"We have a simple message for all countries: test, test, test," he said - adding that the WHO has sent out almost 1.5 million tests to 120 countries.

Daily news conferences will be led by the prime minister or senior ministers, alongside Prof Chris Whitty, the government's chief medical adviser, and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.

It follows criticism of No 10 for an apparent lack of transparency over its plans to stem the spread of the virus, which causes the disease Covid-19.

Downing Street said the government was committed to keeping the public informed and would be led by science.

Meanwhile, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that over-70s who will soon be asked to stay at home for an extended period would still be able to go for a walk outside.

"It's about being sensible but not mixing in crowds," he said.

Monday's meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee, chaired by Mr Johnson, included discussions on how to protect the elderly and vulnerable and whether to ban mass gatherings.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said details of emergency legislation giving the government more powers to deal with the virus will be revealed on Tuesday.

Hotels could be converted to makeshift hospitals and private hospitals could be called on to boost NHS bed numbers.

Most schools across the UK remained open on Monday, despite blanket closures in countries such as Spain, France and Ireland.

Some decided to close, however, and Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to meet head teachers to discuss their concerns.

Some universities have halted classes and moved all their lectures online while the National Education Union has said it is "unacceptable" for Ofsted inspections to go ahead during the pandemic.

From Tuesday, face-to-face assessments for sickness and disability welfare payments will be suspended for three months.

The suspension will apply to claimants of personal independence payments, employment and support allowance, some on Universal Credit and people on industrial injuries schemes.

The fallout from the pandemic has begun to hit industry. Key developments include:

Easyjet, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Ryanair announced sweeping flight cancellations and warned hundreds of planes would be grounded

Train companies warned passenger numbers had fallen

P&O and Cunard said their cruise liners would suspend sailing until 11 April

The Luton car manufacturing site for Vauxhall will be closed from 19 to 27 March. Vauxhall cited supply disruptions and decline in the automobile markets.

Mr Shapps told BBC Breakfast that good companies "shouldn't be put out of business" due to a downturn caused by the virus.

He will meet airline leaders and discuss potential financial support for businesses with Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Downing Street said the PHE briefing outlined a reasonable worst-case scenario.

Mr Johnson is due to speak with leaders of the G7 nations in a phone call, asking them to back the World Health Organization response and provide funding and expertise to develop a vaccine

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has criticised media reports that the armed forces could be asked to guard supermarkets. He said no such measures were planned

Britons stuck abroad due to travel restrictions have been advised to contact their airline, as well as the Foreign Office by calling +44 (0)207 008 1500, so that the government knows they are trying to get home

The Foreign Office is in talks about repatriating 667 British passengers stuck on a virus-hit cruise ship. The Braemar ship anchored in the Bahamas during the weekend

Labour MP Kate Osborne said she had been diagnosed with coronavirus and was now self-isolating

A prison officer working at High Down Prison in Surrey has tested positive for the virus, the Ministry of Justice has said. Four prisoners who were in close contact with him have been put in isolation as a precaution

Global stock markets have sunk despite central banks around the world announcing a co-ordinated effort to ease the effects of the virus. London's FTSE 100 index has fallen more than 8%

Nationwide Building Society will open some branches an hour early from Wednesday onwards, to give extra support to elderly and vulnerable people

The BBC said filming for popular dramas Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty has been suspended

The Old Vic became the first well-known West End theatre to cancel performances because of the virus

Other arts events to be cancelled include Sir Elton John's upcoming tour dates in the US and Canada, and the British Film Institute's LGBT film festival

What questions do you have about coronavirus? Let us know and a selection will be answered by a BBC journalist.

Use this form to ask your question:

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson delivers first daily update

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Boris Johnson is outlining the next steps in the UK's plan to fight coronavirus at the first of a series of daily news conferences. The briefing was expected to have details about steps the government may take to protect elderly and vulnerable people.

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Communal effort by members of the public on the Shetland Islands to supply healthcare workers with clean scrubs. Scrubs made with unwanted fabric (e.g. bed linen), resulting in patterns and colouration differing from usual NHS scrubs.
Official website: https://www.healthyshetland.com/health-and-social-care-staff/shetland-scrubs
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/shetlandscrubs/?eid=ARA_1K9YOUlUQ8WjMzy44Nm6FLH-zFgP1qCQvhUy-WDkxaM0V85Ktpdax0yq7kAT6aVw59ALjQmLwPB0

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Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Κάρντιφ, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο

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Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Κάρντιφ, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο

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Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Κάρντιφ, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο

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2000 beds capacity 'Dragon's Heart' Hospital inside Principality stadium. Currently closed and on-standby. A full timeline was posted on twitter.

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The hospital will be a "step-up and step-down" facility, meaning it will provide care for patients at the end of their treatment for Covid-19, as well as palliative care for patients not expected to survive.

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Coronavirus: Principality Stadium hospital accepts first patients

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The hospital will be a "step-up and step-down" facility, meaning it will provide care for patients at the end of their treatment for Covid-19, as well as palliative care for patients not expected to survive.

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IAMP- International Advanced Manufacturing Park, East Boldon, UK

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IAMP- International Advanced Manufacturing Park, East Boldon, UK

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IAMP- International Advanced Manufacturing Park, East Boldon, UK

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Sunderland Nightingale Hospital, provides up to 460 beds for COVID-19 patients. Currently on standby.

BBC News Article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-52543900

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Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Road, Harrogate, UK

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Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Road, Harrogate, UK

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Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Road, Harrogate, UK

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Harrogate Nightingale Hospital, provides up to 500 intensive care beds for COVID-19 patients. Currently only open for outpatient appointments but on standby if needed.

NHS Yorkshire and the Humber website:
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/nightingaleyh/about/

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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, UK

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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, UK

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Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, UK

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Manchester Nightingale Hospital, provides up to 750 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. Currently still operational with a small number of patients.

NHS Professionals website:
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/Nightingale/Nightingale/NHS-Nightingale-Hospital--North-West

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NEC, National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, UK

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NEC, National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, UK

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NEC, National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, UK

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Birmingham Nightingale Hospital, provides up to 500 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. Currently closed but on standby.

NEC Birmingham news page:
https://www.thenec.co.uk/press-and-news/new-nhs-nightingale-hospital-birmingham-opens/

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ExCeL London, Western Gateway, London, UK

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ExCeL London, Western Gateway, London, UK

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ExCeL London, Western Gateway, London, UK

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London Nightingale Hospital, provides up to 500 intensive care beds for COVID-19 patients. Currently closed but on standby.

- bed heads + service corridors constructed from a component system
usually used to construct exhibition stands
ribaj.com

NHS Barts Health website:
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/nightingale

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Westpoint Centre, Clyst Saint Mary, Exeter, UK

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Westpoint Centre, Clyst Saint Mary, Exeter, UK

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Westpoint Centre, Clyst Saint Mary, Exeter, UK

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Exeter Nightingale Hospital, currently under construction. Will provide up to 116 beds for suffering and recovering COVID-19 patients.

NHS Nightingale Hospital Exeter website:
https://nightingale-exeter.nhs.uk/

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UWE Bristol Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Frenchay, UWE, Bristol, UK

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UWE Bristol Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Frenchay, UWE, Bristol, UK

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UWE Bristol Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Frenchay, UWE, Bristol, UK

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Bristol Nightingale Hospital, provides up to 300 intensive care beds for COVID-19 patients. Currently unused but on standby.

NHS North Bristol news page:
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/news-media/latest-news/new-nhs-nightingale-hospital-bristol-opens

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Former Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, currently providing up to 300 beds for recovering COVID-19 patients. Named after British-Jamaican Nurse Mary Seacole who treated soldiers in the Crimean War

NHS Epsom and St Helier news page:
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news-and-events/nhs-headley-court-hospital-surrey-ready-for-covid19-2980

https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/coronavirus/first-seacole-centre-for-covid-19-rehab-opens-its-doors-to-patients-29-05-2020/