A CARE home in Llandrindod Wells has been been given protective visors made by a team of teachers at Llanidloes High School.

The Wylesfield didn’t have any protective equipment for its staff to wear before the 10 visors were donated on Saturday, April 11.

“When we were given the opportunity we leapt at the chance,” said Netty Nickson, the deputy manager of the care home.

“We’ve not had any cases at the home at the moment, touch wood, everyone is keeping safe.”

However, there’s always the chance that the virus could enter the home, and Netty said that it will put the visors into good use if it needs them.

“It’s great as it keeps the staff from being so anxious, that we have got the right PPE for us,” she said.

“Our carers are working very hard to keep our residents safe and happy and they doing a fab job.”

The Wylesfield acted quickly with the coronavirus pandemic, something Netty thinks has helped the home stay clear of the virus.

“We locked down very quickly. I think that has benefited us. We’ve been in lockdown for about five weeks now.

“We have had a couple of residents in hospital but they have been isolated and they’ve been fine.”

Teachers at Llanidloes High School started making the protective visors for Mid Wales’s key workers after a local GP got in touch asking for help.

Assistant headteacher Richard Williams and head of design technology Steven Thomas worked together to find a solution using the school’s 3D printers. They have since produced 40 visors. They donated their first batch to the Arwystli Medical Practice, which serves the Llanidloes and Caersws areas.

Daniel Owen, headteacher, said: “We know we have the machinery and manpower to create visors that afford a level of protection for our wonderful frontline health workers until the PPE sector catches up.

“Who knows, their creativity, time and compassion might help save lives until the dark COVID-19 cloud passes.”

Netty said: “I think the community support all around Powys has been fantastic.”