Morrisons sells face masks for charity – and launches scheme for people who are exempt

The masks were made by a member of staff and sold at the tobacco kiosk

Alison Whitburn, the store’s community champion, said: “Our colleague Sue made more than 200 face masks, with all the money going to CLIC Sargent.

“We have raised more than £300, with customers and colleagues buying them, as we had to stop fundraising events in store due to Covid.”

For people who have a good reason not to wear a face mask, the store has introduced the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.

Lanyards are available at the customer service desk.

Alison explained: “The sunflower lanyard scheme is an initiative designed to act as a discreet sign that somebody has a hidden disability and may require additional assistance while shopping in our stores, for example sensory impairments, autism, mental health and dementia.

“It will also be a good indicator that a customer may be exempt from wearing a face covering because of a hidden disability.”

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