Building firm donates respiratory kit to Banbury's Horton General Hospital

Phil Reay, health, safety and environmental adviser at the company, part of the new Vistry group, said it was a great feeling to contribute to the 'amazing work' being carried out on the Horton's front line.

Mr Reay worked with colleagues including Jason Humphrey, site manager at Bovis Homes’ Longford Park, Banbury to deliver the £500 Versaflo kit - a battery-powered air purifying respirator.

Mr Reay, who lives near the hospital, ensured he kept to Government guidelines when delivering the kit.

He said: “I picked the Versaflo up from Jason and we are very proud to have donated this brand new piece of equipment. It feels great to contribute towards supporting fantastic staff at Horton General Hospital. This respirator is a donation on behalf of the whole of Vistry West Midlands region and we hope it helps as much as possible.”

Dawn Bennett, theatre administrator at Horton, said the team was thrilled with the respirator.

"The theatre is very grateful. The Versaflo has been gratefully accepted and we are thrilled to bits with Vistry Group’s generosity," she said.