When lock down was in the air I started trying to source ppe ready for my team of carers in Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere trying to plan knowing that supply was difficult.
Locals heard my plea via the Covid support page and donated gloves, neighbours sewed masks and gave me contacts for help. A community pulled together to try to protect us when caring for our most vulnerable and all was gratefully received and used.
Now my hand sanitiser goes everywhere with me on and off duty as I try to stop myself catching and spreading the virus and my surgical mask is a constant companion on work days, this is now my new normal for the present and future
Suzanne