To help ease the burden on hospital staff, the North Middlesex is asking the public to donate:Create and donate washbags for North Mid staff
If you, or someone you know, is experienced on a sewing machine or can craft with just a needle and thread, we need your help and creative skills to make and donate simple uniform wash bags for our staff.
To avoid cross-contamination, a fabric wash bag will allow staff treating COVID-19 patients to safely store, transport and wash their scrubs once they get home following their shift at work. Ideally, bags should measure 15' x 20' and made of a fabric suitable for a 60C heat wash.
For tips and tricks on making a bag, take a look at the video above from a supporter already crafting bags for her local healthcare workers.
Alternatively, if you can donate fabric towards this cause, please get in touch with our donations team by emailing .