Which one are you?

I have spare masks or PPE

donate to Mask Share UK People and Companies Click Here

I need more masks or PPE

receive PPE with Mask Share UK NHS Workers Click Here

The Problem

Face masks and PPE have run out for healthcare workers and they are pleading on social media for more.

Mask Share UK PPE shortage
Mask Share UK PPE shortage
Mask Share UK PPE shortage
Mask Share UK PPE shortage
Mask Share UK PPE shortage
Mask Share UK PPE shortage

How Mask Share UK works

We are a project that connects people with PPE to NHS healthcare workers in need

donate to Mask Share UK

Mask and PPE donors fill in this form.

Mask and PPE donors fill in this donation form with how much of our accepted masks and PPE they can provide (see what PPE we allow here).

receive PPE from Mask Share UK

NHS healthcare workers fill in this form

Healthcare workers fill in this receiving form and send us a verification email with their @nhs.net email and the subject line "VERIFICATION" to [EMAIL].

receive PPE from Mask Share UK

The postal service pick up the PPE and deliver

The donor selects a postal service to send the PPE. We recommend Parcel Hero that can arrange a contactless pickup.

What masks we do/don't accept

Note: Mask Share UK is not responsible for the quality, delivery or contamination of any of the masks or PPE (Read our Terms and Conditions for more). Please double check as a donor on the box what type of masks and PPE you have.

N95 masks Mask Share UK

✅ N95, P95, R95 or KN95 masks

Please check on the box and packaging that you actually have N95, P95, R95 or KN95 masks. These are respirator masks typically characterised by having a small respirator box within them.

FPP3 masks Mask Share UK

✅ FFP3 Respirator masks

Please check on the box and packaging that you actually have FFP3 masks. These are respirator masks typically characterised by having a small respirator box within them.

surgical masks Mask Share UK

✅ Surgical Masks

Please check on the box and packaging that you actually have surgical masks.

dust masks Mask Share UK

✅ Dust Masks

Please check on the box and packaging that you actually have dust masks. These may look similar to N95 masks, but do not contain a respiratory filter.

Homemade masks Mask Share UK

❌ Homemade masks

We currently do not accept homemade masks, but are looking to expand to this. We do accept 3D printed visors and goggles though!

What other PPE we accept

Note: Mask Share UK is not responsible for the quality, delivery or contamination of any of the PPE (Read our Terms and Conditions for more). Please double check as a donor on the box what type of PPE you have.

gloves Mask Share UK

✅ Disposable gloves

Please check on the box and packaging that you actually have fluid resistant diposable gloves.

gown Mask Share UK

✅ Disposable fluid-resistant gowns

Please check on the box and packaging that you actually have disposable fluid-resistant gowns.

goggles Mask Share UK

✅ Medical goggles

Please check on the box and packaging that you actually have medical goggles.

visor Mask Share UK

✅ Medical visors

Please check on the box and packaging that you actually have medical visors.

3d printed Mask Share UK

✅ 3D-printed visors and goggles

We allow donations of 3D-printed visors and goggles for healthcare workers that are willing to accept these.

Who We Are

We are a group of passionate university students in Medicine and Computer Science who want to make a positive impact on COVID-19. We'd love to hear any concerns or feedback you have, so please email us at [EMAIL]

Anushka Mask Share UK

Anushka

Anushka is a 4th year medical student at the University of Edinburgh. Her experiences range from co-directing a public engagement event on traumatic brain injury to attending international summer schools on the topic of infectious diseases. She is interested in medical education, neuroscience and global health.

Ashish Mask Share UK

Ashish

Ashish is a final year computer science and business student with a passion for projects with social impact. He has experience in strategy and management at Mastercard and WayFair.

Nick Mask Share UK

Nick

Nick is a final year computer science and artificial intelligence student with experience doing social projects from AI health tracking to building online charity shop platforms.

jimmy Mask Share UK

Jimmy

Jimmy is an aerospace engineer currently pursuing his Masters in Management at London Business School. He is combining his engineering and business experiences to help Mask Share take-off!

Lucy Mask Share UK

Lucy

Lucy is a Spanish and English literature graduate from the University of Edinburgh. She is using her passion and enthusiasm for marketing and communications to help Mask Share spread their message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some of our most common questions

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Mask Share UK is a peer-to-peer platform to help people with spare PPE send them directly to healthcare workers on the front lines who need them now. Many hospitals are limiting the number of PPE doctors and nurses can use due to limited quantities on hand and saving up for the anticipated peak, and many are forced to go without due to lack of supply. For example, Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden, the president of the Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) states “Lack of personal protective equipment continues to be a critical issue. It is heartbreaking to hear that some staff have been told to simply ‘hold their breath’ due to lack of PPE. We find this concerning and want to do our best to contribute to the NHS during this difficult period."
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People in the United Kingdom have PPR in their closets, garages, basements, and workshops, and can get linked up with a healthcare worker near them who needs PPE now. If you are a healthcare worker, fill out this form so we know who you are and where we need to send your PPE. If you have PPE, fill out this form, and we’ll email you with a healthcare worker match so you can ship your PPE directly to them. We ask our healthcare workers to send us a verification email on their @nhs.net email. This PPE is not for purchase or for sale. Those who are matched with a healthcare worker are expected to cover the cost of shipping & handling.
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If you have any of the unused PPE we accept you can donate them by filling in this form.Once this is done we will message you with the next steps for the postal service to pick up your PPE in a contactless way and deliver them to a healthcare worker.
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No. For now we only accept N95, P95, R95, KN95, FFP3 surgical masks and dust masks. If you are unsure about which mask you have, click here to learn more.
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Only unused masks and PPE can be donated.
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No. We are not responsible for the quality, delivery or contamination of the PPE or equipment. As we are not manufacturing the PPE we are not responsible for the quality of the PPE you receive. Mask Share UK is a platform connecting people who have PPE with those who need it.
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Yes - please email us at [EMAIL]
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Please email us at [EMAIL]
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We only support deliveries to and from the United Kingdom.