Sunderland prop maker creates more than 100 ear savers for NHS staff at city hospital
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Jayne Hall and mum Ethel have made 115 ear savers to help staff at Sunderland Royal Hospital as they tend to patients during the Covid-19 outbreak.
The ear savers, which Jayne and Ethel have made from buttons and rainbow elastic, can be attached to the back or surgical masks, making them more comfortable for long-term wear.
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Hide AdAnd the mother and daughter hope the creations will give some relief to the health heroes on the front line, who have to don masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for long hours.
The ear savers have been dropped off at Sunderland Royal Hospital’s A&E department for use.
Jayne added: “My partner Rebecca is a care worker and I've got some friends who are nurses so I know how tough it is for them at the moment and every key worker, so anything we can do to help in any little way goes further than we think.”
Jayne, who has worked as a prop maker for around eight years, and Rebecca were due to get married this month – but the wedding is now postponed until September.
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Hide AdMum Ethel is in a high-risk category so is in a period of self-isolation – but the women have been happy to be together and have “plenty time” to make the ear savers for the NHS.
The pair are now appealing for spare elastic and buttons so they can make more.