PPE & Protective Clothing for Infection Prevention and Safer Care Environments

At John Preston, we supply a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing designed to support infection prevention, staff safety and effective hygiene practices across healthcare and care environments. Our range includes disposable gloves, face masks, aprons, gowns, protective suits, eyewear and other protective clothing solutions suitable for hospitals, care homes, community care and professional healthcare settings.

Appropriate PPE plays an important role in reducing the risk of cross infection by providing a protective barrier between healthcare workers, carers, patients and potential sources of contamination. PPE should be selected according to the activity being carried out and the level of risk identified within the care environment.

Supporting Infection Prevention and Staff Protection

Healthcare professionals and carers regularly carry out tasks where protective clothing may be required to help reduce exposure to:

• Bodily fluids
• Contaminated surfaces
• Infectious materials
• Cleaning chemicals
• Potential sources of cross contamination

John Preston’s range of PPE and protective clothing helps support safer working practices while maintaining comfort, practicality and ease of use.

Suitable for:

• Hospitals
• Care homes
• Nursing facilities
• Supported living environments
• Community healthcare
• Homecare settings
• Cleaning and maintenance teams

What Is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to specialist clothing and equipment designed to help protect users from workplace hazards and reduce the risk of contamination.

In healthcare environments, PPE commonly includes:

• Gloves
• Aprons
• Face masks
• Eye protection
• Gowns
• Coveralls
• Protective footwear

PPE forms part of wider infection prevention procedures alongside hand hygiene, cleaning protocols, safe waste disposal and appropriate handling of care equipment.

Our Range of PPE & Protective Clothing

John Preston supplies a wide range of healthcare PPE products designed for infection control and professional care environments.

Our range includes:

• Disposable examination gloves
• Face masks
• Polythene aprons
• Disposable gowns
• Protective coveralls
• Protective suits
• Overshoes
• Respiratory protection
• Protective eyewear

Disposable Gloves

Disposable gloves are one of the most commonly used forms of PPE within healthcare and personal care environments.

They help provide a protective barrier during activities such as:

• Personal care
• Continence care
• Cleaning tasks
• Clinical procedures
• Handling potentially contaminated materials

Benefits include:

• Reduced risk of contamination
• Improved hygiene during care tasks
• Convenient single-use protection
• Support for safer working practices

John Preston supplies disposable gloves in a variety of materials and styles, including examination gloves suitable for healthcare applications.

Disposable Aprons

Disposable aprons provide protection for clothing during care activities where there may be exposure to fluids, spills or contamination.

They are commonly used for:

• Personal hygiene routines
• Patient care
• Cleaning activities
• Food preparation within care settings

Benefits include:

• Lightweight protection
• Quick fitting and removal
• Easy disposal after use
• Support for infection control procedures

Disposable Gowns

Disposable gowns provide increased coverage compared with standard aprons and are suitable where additional protection is required.

They can help protect:

• Clothing
• Skin
• Healthcare uniforms
• Carers during close-contact activities

Disposable gowns are commonly used within:

• Hospitals
• Clinical environments
• Isolation areas
• Care facilities

Protective Coveralls and Suits

Protective coveralls and suits provide greater body coverage for situations where enhanced protection is required.

They may be suitable for:

• Infection containment procedures
• Specialist cleaning tasks
• Higher-risk environments
• Healthcare applications requiring additional coverage

John Preston supplies protective clothing options including disposable coveralls and protective suits.

Face Masks and Respiratory Protection

Face masks and respiratory protection products can form part of infection prevention measures where respiratory protection is required.

They may help support:

• Healthcare workers
• Carers
• Patients
• Visitors within care environments

Suitable use depends on the activity, risk assessment and infection control requirements of the setting.

Protective Eyewear

Protective eyewear can provide an additional barrier where there is a risk of exposure to splashes or fluids.

Products may include:

• Safety glasses
• Protective goggles
• Face protection solutions

These can be used alongside other PPE products to provide a more complete protective approach.

Overshoes and Foot Protection

Disposable overshoes help provide protection for footwear in environments where maintaining cleanliness is important.

They can support:

• Clinical hygiene procedures
• Cleaning tasks
• Controlled environments
• Infection prevention routines

PPE for Care Homes

Care homes require reliable PPE solutions to support residents, staff and visitors.

Protective clothing can assist with:

• Personal care activities
• Continence support
• Resident hygiene routines
• Cleaning procedures
• Infection outbreak management

John Preston supplies PPE products suitable for residential care environments, helping care providers maintain effective hygiene standards.

PPE for Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare workers may require different levels of protection depending on their role and the task being completed.

PPE can support professionals working in:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Nursing environments
• Community healthcare
• Homecare services

Selecting appropriate PPE helps support safer working practices and protects both healthcare workers and those receiving care.

PPE for Homecare

For individuals receiving care at home, suitable PPE can provide reassurance for both carers and family members.

Commonly used products include:

• Disposable gloves
• Aprons
• Masks
• Cleaning protection products

These can support safer routines during:

• Personal care
• Continence care
• Household cleaning
• Assistance with daily living activities

Choosing the Right PPE

When selecting PPE, consider:

The Task Being Completed

Different activities may require different levels of protection, such as:

• Personal care
• Cleaning
• Clinical procedures
• Handling waste

Level of Exposure Risk

Consider potential contact with:

• Fluids
• Contaminated materials
• Respiratory droplets
• Cleaning chemicals

Comfort and Fit

Good PPE should be:

• Comfortable to wear
• Suitable for the task
• Easy to put on and remove
• Appropriate for the working environment

Disposable or Reusable Requirements

Many healthcare PPE products are designed for single use to support hygiene standards, while some protective clothing may be reusable depending on the application.

Complete Infection Control Solutions from John Preston

PPE and protective clothing form part of John Preston’s wider infection control range, including:

• Hand sanitiser
• Hard surface cleaning products
• Equipment cleaning solutions
• Biohazard and spill kits
• Sharps containers
• Skin cleansing products

Together, these products support safer, cleaner and more effective care environments.

Why Choose John Preston?

John Preston is a trusted supplier of medical, mobility and healthcare products throughout the UK and Ireland. With extensive experience supporting individuals, carers, healthcare professionals and organisations, John Preston provides practical solutions for homecare and professional healthcare environments.

Customers benefit from:

• Extensive healthcare product expertise
• Trusted infection control solutions
• Products for care homes and healthcare providers
• Specialist advice and support
• Delivery throughout the UK and Ireland

Frequently Asked Questions

What PPE products does John Preston supply?

John Preston supplies a range of PPE including gloves, face masks, aprons, gowns, protective suits, coveralls, overshoes and protective eyewear.

Why is PPE important in healthcare?

PPE helps provide a protective barrier and supports infection prevention procedures by reducing the risk of contamination during care activities.

Who uses PPE?

PPE is commonly used by healthcare professionals, carers, cleaning teams, care homes, hospitals and individuals providing homecare support.

Are disposable PPE products available?

Yes. John Preston supplies a range of disposable PPE products designed for convenient use within healthcare and infection control environments.

Can PPE be used alongside other infection control products?

Yes. PPE is commonly used alongside hand hygiene products, cleaning solutions, waste management products and other infection control measures.