Hundreds of families across Teesside could benefit from a new scheme designed to tackle one of the biggest back-to-school costs.

School uniform charity Uniting Uniforms has partnered with healthcare provider Ramsay Health Care UK to collect and distribute pre-loved uniforms to children across the Tees Valley.

The programme will see pupils at several schools receive packs of donated uniforms, with a particular focus on reception-age children preparing to start school.

The first collection bin has been installed at Tees Valley Hospital as part of a pilot project, with Ramsay Health Care UK employees volunteering to collect, clean and sort donated clothing before it is distributed to........

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