Coronavirus: Peterborough wedding dress maker switches to making scrubs for NHS staff

Having worked as a seamstress for over 25 years on specialist wedding dresses, Kay Symonds had to put all her current jobs on hold due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Finding herself at a ‘loose end’ she decided to make a difference by making scrubs for nurses and doctors that are in ‘desperate need’.

So far Kay has ordered 140 metres of fabric which should allow her to create 40 sets of scrubs.

She has been inundated with requests, having 58 orders placed in one day, she has created a gofundme fundraiser to help her create more scrubs for staff.

Kay said: “I’ve sourced and funded the fabric myself. I’m asking for voluntary contributions to cover fabric costs so I’m able to purchase more to make scrubs for any NHS staff.”

The gofundme page has reached over £1200 within a matter of days, which will allow Kay to produce hundreds of pairs of scrubs for those on the frontline.

As Kay cannot finance the requests totally herself she is still welcoming donations of any amount so she can keep up with demand.

You can donate here.