Project Clean Access: a toolkit for transition out of lockdown

Project Clean Access (PCA) is an initiative that has been developed by students and staff at the University of Bristol (UoB). The aim of PCA is to facilitate the development of a toolkit of simple low-cost technological interventions that can facilitate society's gradual return to normal life. The principles have been already established and the platform created (link here). PCA was launched on June 1st, 2020 with the intention to operate for the next 12 months. PCA has already received considerable interest from students, industry, NGOs and international collaborators (Colombia) as contributors. The PCA team have also been approached by UK hospital emergency departments to assist with designing and implementing interventions and creating an associated challenge. In order for PCA to achieve its full potential and a truly global impact, it is necessary to secure financial support for the founding team and, in particular, the PDRAs and PhD students to commit regular and substantive time to support and further develop the initiative. Funding is also required to promote and publicise the platform. Lastly, we believe that sponsorship by the RAEng and associated publicity will help to further enable the initiative and its societal impact.