Teenage carer uses his holiday money to make PPE

A 13-year-old young carer has made hundreds of face shields with a 3D printer he bought using holiday money.

Scarborough teenager William Stainton, who helps to look after his father, has made 670 face shields and 900 ear savers which protect people's ears if they are wearing a mask.

He has made them for nursing homes across Scarborough and Bridlington as well as for local chemists.

William came up with the idea himself after his father Kevin, 57, suggested they find something to do to keep themselves occupied during the lockdown.

His father has coronary heart disease and stage four chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and has been shielding since March.

At the start of lockdown, William researched how other countries were dealing with the crisis.

His father said:

The UK did not lack the ventilator parts but after hearing of the PPE shortages, he decided to make face shields.

Mr Stainton said:

Janet Sanderson, North Yorkshire County Council's executive member for Children's Services, said:

William is being supported by the Young Carer Service at Scarborough and Ryedale Carers Resource.