Sunderland school teacher produces over 250 face visors in just three days to support care home staff looking after vulnerable residents

Martin McHugh, Head of Design and Technology at Washington Academy, has been using the school’s equipment to quickly produce 265 face visors over three days which will be delivered to care home staff across the community.

Using the schools 3D printer and laser cutter, Mr McHugh responded to a plea by the Design and Technology Association, asking for schools with the right equipment to support the country's PPE shortage.

Over three days Mr McHugh, from Sunderland, got to work on producing the face visors on his own in order to support key workers who could benefit from the equipment.

He said: “We’re a community school and it’s important the key workers at care homes and hospitals are protected when helping the vulnerable.

“These are challenging times but everyone at the school has been trying to make the best of a bad situation.”

The face visors will be delivered to a number of care homes across Washington, including Willowbrook, Washington Manor, Washington Lodge, Donwell House, Washington Grange and Choice Care Services.

Washington Academy were donated materials for the visors by TintFit Windows, who have been fundraising in the community to provide the equipment needed to make PPE.

Mr McHugh plans on continuing to make face visors over the coming days until the school runs out of materials.

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