Thousands of face shields donated to Eastbourne and Hastings hospitals

Medi Tech Trust has paid for 5,000 face shields for the DGH, Conquest and Bexhill Hospital.

One hundred shields have also been donated to South Downs Housing Association in Lewes for care workers.

Medi Tech Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the provision of medical equipment to hospitals and medical centres.

We also arrange courses to ensure that qualified medical staff are fully trained to operate the equipment it provides. In addition, the charity focuses on advancing the education of the community in healthcare.

Medi Tech Trust was formed in 2002, by Robert Lewis, with the initial aim of raising funds through donations to purchase a Holmium Laser machine for use at the Eastbourne District General Hospital.

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