A car dealership is offering to make its demonstrator vehicles available to local pharmacies free of charge to help meet demand for home deliveries of medicine and prescription drugs.
In line with government restrictions, Simon Bailes Peugeot has temporarily closed its showrooms in Northallerton, Stockton and Guisborough for vehicle sales, leaving its demonstrator fleet standing idle.
Since that decision was taken, the business – which was founded in 1979 – has been looking for ways it can provide practical help to the communities it serves across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire.
Simon Bailes said: “We have a number of cars and vans that are normally used by customers for test drives and now I hope they can be tested another way – delivering medicines and prescriptions.
“Many of those who rely on their local pharmacy are elderly or those with long-term health conditions, which places them in the ‘at risk’ category. We must work together to ensure they remain safe and well by supporting those pharmacies providing this vital service.
“I’m sure, in line with many other home delivery services, it is proving difficult to keep pace with the huge demand, so I hope this gesture can make a difference.
“These are challenging times, not just for businesses, and I’d appeal to everyone to do whatever they can, even if it’s checking on those who are more vulnerable.”
Vehicle servicing departments at Simon Bailes Peugeot dealerships have remained open to support essential vehicle servicing and maintenance. Priority is given to emergency vehicles and for those designated as key workers.
Meanwhile, enquiries about new or used vehicles can still be made online at www.simonbailes.co.uk
Any pharmacy requiring help with home deliveries is asked to email their details to enquiries@simonbailes.co.uk
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