Peterborough husband inspired by wife’s work as NHS doctor buys 3D printers to create PPE for health workers

And through social media posts he put out, Ashan was soon inundated with requests for face shields. He admitted that he “couldn’t keep up with the demand”.

So Ashan, with permission from his wife, purchased another 3D printer! He said: “I just wanted to do my bit for the community. My wife works for the NHS, she is a doctor so I see how much work they do. I just want to do my bit for the community and give back to the NHS.”

Having created 500 masks so far, donations have been made to the Neonatal intensive care unit and Amazon Children’s Ward at Peterborough City Hospital, and the Cavell Centre. Not stopping there, Ashan will be donating any more masks to care homes across the city.

Seeing the smiles and relief on people’s faces makes it all worth it for Ashan, although he does not think he will be having a third 3D printer installed as there is not enough room!