PM Urges UK Manufacturers to Blitz Ventilator Production in NHS Lifeline Push
Johnson Calls on Industry to Step Up
This evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson rallied more than 60 top UK manufacturers and organisations to join a critical nationwide effort: ramping up production of vital medical kit, especially ventilators. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster was also on board, backing the urgent plea.
National Effort Needed to Beat the Virus
Johnson urged companies to put their skills and resources into every stage of the process — from design and procurement to assembly, testing, and shipping. We need as many new ventilators as possible,” he insisted, aiming to protect the most vulnerable and support NHS staff working tirelessly on the frontline.
Details from NHS Experts and How to Get Involved
Top NHS officials and government commercial chiefs outlined the exact clinical and design specs needed. The government promises to keep close contact with businesses to meet any evolving NHS needs as the crisis unfolds.
Manufacturers already pitching in were thanked for their efforts. But the call is wide open: any business ready to contribute should ring the BEIS Business Support Helpline on 0300 456 3565. The helpline has already logged over 400 calls from firms eager to help.
Government Pledges Full Support for Businesses
The Prime Minister closed with a vow that the government will do all it can to support businesses through this testing time. The message is clear: UK industry, it’s time to get moving and deliver the ventilators that could save countless lives.
