PPE4EXETER

The first volunteer team came together to finalise the right designs, discuss the best options with a number of Universities and organisations. There were quite a few already working in this area and we sought advice and guidance from them. These included national and local contacts. To name a few, we were engaging with University of Bath, University of Nottingham, Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, University of Exeter, University of Liverpool and University of Plymouth. We also liaised with 3DCrowdUK, followed the work of other volunteer teams such as the Royal Mint and worked hard to get the designs/making right. We very quickly engaged with local manufacturers and suppliers to bring together the partnership that has formed today... We are mobilising makers, artists and designers based in Exeter to make face shields for medical staff and carers in Exeter and beyond to help meet demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Primary location: United Kingdom