Speaking to families and delivering very sensitive and difficult conversations over the telephone or out in the gardens was not ideal.

We usually work as one big team so I found it particularly hard not seeing some of my work colleagues for such a long time; our units were split and to avoid the spread of infection, staff could not move between them.

Whilst I’m lucky that I live alone so my home life was not really impacted, I was unable to visit my Mum’s house whilst I was caring for Covid positive patients. Often standing in the road to chat to her, I really did miss the regular close contact.

One of the things which has struck me is how kind people can be. So many people and businesses from within our community have been thinking of us, we’ve had some many cakes and chocolate goodies left on the door step for us.

Let’s not forget our amazing kitchen staff here too who kept us going with scones and trays of chips with bread and butter!

I feel very blessed and lucky indeed to be a key worker and being able to continue doing what I love,
my concern is that if I fall ill I won’t be able to work and do my bit!