Humans of Scotland

Catherine’s story – working through COVID-19

"I spent a significant period of time home working and often crave isolation rather than miss it."

This story is about: Services and SupportMental health

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Sandy’s story – life during COVID-19

"I did have worries about COVID-19 because I was listening to the news 24/7 and things were happening really quickly."

This story is about: DisabilityCOVID-19Learning disability

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Leeanne’s story – life during COVID-19

"When the Coronavirus came about at first, I didn’t know what to expect and what would happen."

This story is about: DisabilityCOVID-19Learning disability

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Peggy’s story – tackling loneliness during COVID-19

“The digital world brings amazing opportunities for connection.”

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Loneliness

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Nicola’s story – life during COVID-19

"The Unit I work in is an admissions unit so it is a COVID zone (a red zone) you cannot enter the doors without your masks on."

This story is about: Services and SupportCOVID-19Nursing

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Pat’s story – life during COVID-19

"When we went into lockdown it was no longer possible for us to visit Lauren nor for her to come to us."

This story is about: DisabilityCOVID-19Learning disabilityPMLD

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May’s story – life during COVID-19

"I'm not the only one who feels left out and anxious due to unforeseen communication difficulties."

This story is about: DisabilityCOVID-19Hearing lossSensory

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Janice’s story – life during COVID-19

"I have been pleasantly surprised by the kindness and compassion that not just I have been shown"

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsCarerCOVID-19Respiratory illness

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Michael’s story – life during COVID-19

"We should all come together and help each other as one and also think about people in your community with disabilities"

This story is about: DisabilityCOVID-19Disability

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Michael’s poem – life during COVID-19

Michael Byrne shares his poem on COVID-19 as part of our Humans of Scotland series.

This story is about: Mental HealthCOVID-19Mental health

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