Deals/support for medical staff thread

Thirdfox

Hi all,

I myself don't work in the medical field but have plenty of friends who do. I saw that some companies are offering free coffee/food etc. for medical staff currently and thought it might be useful for people to list what companies/offers are available for people working on the frontlines currently.

Circle-K free tea/coffee:
https://www.her.ie/food/circle-k-offer-free-coffee-emergency-services-frontline-hse-workers-501790

Supermacs free food:
https://www.irishpost.com/news/supermacs-offering-free-meals-frontline-staff-fighting-coronavirus-outbreak-181696


I know we have a covid-19 thread already but thought it might be useful for people who have loved ones working in the medical field to be able to direct them to a free cup of joe after a long shift.

Are there any others people know about?

Poor_old_gill

I don’t think it’s storewide as I haven’t seen it advertised but Specsavers in the GPO arcade gave my other half, who is an ED nurse, half price on new lens, frames, etc yesterday.

The minute they heard she was a nurse they couldn’t have been nicer to her so must commend them for the appreciation they showed for her work

Rows Grower

There was a mention in one of the motoring threads of a garage giving discounts to medical staff but the actual garage wasn't named.

Great idea for a thread by the way, I have family working in hospitals and I because I love them so much and worry about them I actually tried to persuade them to stay out of work but it's a calling not a job.

masterboy123

I am a doctor and I really appreciate support and warmth from members of the public.
StaySafe!

Love you all!

stampydmonkey

All applegreens giving free hot drinks to frontline emergency services staff

https://m.facebook.com/notes/applegreen/free-hot-beverages-for-emergency-services-staff/10158482400323487/

alchemist33

Caffe Nero, at least in the north, are offering free hot drinks to medical staff. When I said I'd prefer a coke as I was saving it for later, it didn't extend to that. Nice ladies at the counter though

AS1890

I read on an article earlier McDonalds are closing at 7pm on 23rd by the latest all HSE and emergency services staff will receive their order free of charge of presentation of relevant ID.

Tom Mann Centuria

Appreciate the sentiment, of the offers and the idea behind the thread, but I don't think any fast food places should be open, I'm glad McDonald's is shutting up for a while, and all other restaurants need to do the same.

All non essential places need to close in fact, that'd be more rewarding than a free coffee.

RedXIV

Hopefully won't be needed, but I saw Seapoint Dental Clinic put up free emergency dental care to all healthcare workers
Details here

Rows Grower

Fair play to the Choice Hotel Group...

https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/irish-hotel-group-gives-away-250000-worth-of-stays-to-healthcare-workers-39087362.html

Another business that should be supported when this is all over.

Rows Grower

GoCarIreland and Cork entrepreneur Pat Phelan have made 100 cars available totally free of charge in 20 locations nationwide for front line Health Care Workers.

Fantastic generosity and cooperation.

billcullen1

Rows Grower wrote: »

GoCarIreland and Cork entrepreneur Pat Phelan have made 100 cars available totally free of charge in 20 locations nationwide for front line Health Care Workers.

Fantastic generosity and cooperation.

Tesco Ireland may have provided food and other supplies to nvrl and other places.

masterboy123

I missed it.

Rows Grower wrote: »

Fair play to the Choice Hotel Group...

https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/irish-hotel-group-gives-away-250000-worth-of-stays-to-healthcare-workers-39087362.html

Another business that should be supported when this is all over.