Clitheroe school donates hundreds of pairs of science goggles to the NHS

They have donated 200 goggles and plastic gloves to staff at Clitheroe Community Hospital in desperate need for items and equipment to help prepare for a surge in patients.

The move came after a parent who works for the NHS contacted the school to see if they could do anything to help. Headteacher, Mr Stephen Cox was quick to act and asked the science and design/technology team to pull resources together. As a result, over 200 goggles and plastic gloves will be delivered to the Clitheroe Community Hospital to support NHS staff.

A school spokesman said: "In these strange times we must support the NHS and do all we can to help. At Ribblesdale we know and understand the importance of keeping together as a community and we thank all NHS and key workers for the work they are doing."

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