Makerspace is making a difference in war on virus
An innovative Paisley group is using technology to help tackle the shortage of personal protective equipment for our NHS heroes treating people with the potentially- deadly coronavirus.
Paisley YMCA Makerspace has produced 500 pairs of vital protective goggles for hard-working staff at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
They have used a vinyl cutter to follow exact specifications needed to keep workers safe from their base in Paisley’s William Street.
Claire McGinley, right, youth and programme coordinator, said the whole team of young people in the Makerspace group have been involved in the process.
She said: “We wanted to do something to respond to the shortage of personal protective equipment for our frontline NHS staff after hearing about some of the problems.
“We have all the equipment here to make protective goggles, so we thought why not do make as many as we can?
“We have teamed up with This Is Makers from Glasgow to provide equipment to the Royal Hospital for Children, where the orthotic department were actually making their own protective equipment.
“We hope to provide about 500 pairs of single-use goggles to staff there. Claire explained that they have been in contact with health officials to make sure they are following the correct specifications for the design.
She added: “They have been made to the exact specifications needed and set out by the NHS.
“And the staff there will make sure they are fully sterilised before use.
“We really just want to help where we can and we had the equipment and knowledge, so we thought – let’s do our bit for our NHS heroes who are working so hard to look after people in really difficult circumstances.”
Paisley YMCA Makerspace is designed to support young people in developing a number of digital skills required in today’s modern world.
This will strengthen your calves and help you reach up to high shelves.
This is a good exercise to do in the kitchen while you are waiting for the kettle to boil as its important to make sure we are hydrated.
Use the work surface for support. Stand tall with feet hip width apart, holding the work surface.
Have your tummy muscles pulled in to support your back and keep your knees nice and soft, not locked.
Raise your heels up off the floor nice and slow to a count of three, then slowly move the heels back towards the floor to the count of five.
Remember, slow controlled movements help build up the calf muscles.
Rest briefly with the feet flat on the floor between reps.
Repeat 20 times if you can and, remember to stop if there is any pain.
As this is a strength exercise, repeat every second day as your muscles need time to recover and build up.
Tune in to Paisley 107.5 FM at 11.15am and 3.15pm to listen to Roar’s exercise advice