Most people in lockdown are still able to attend the shops for essentials, take an hour outside for exercise and can maybe soon see an end in sight. ​But classed as extremely vulnerable we’ve now been told to shield until the end of June. For me that will be 15 weeks inside without even a jog around the block.​

I admit, I am enjoying the extra family time, playing with my two year old son. He is certainly enjoying the extra attention.​

​I have found ways to fill my days. I have unlocked an interest in gardening, something I would have never imagine I would have spent my free-time doing.​

Cooking and baking are also hobbies I have turned to in an attempt to suppress boredom.​

​We have a close family; I miss them greatly.

Not seeing them is the part that I am finding most difficult. ​

I rely on my family immensely.

We meet via Zoom – we even all took part in a virtual escape room which was great fun, albeit stressful!​

I count myself as lucky that I am able to continue working for my local NHS trust from home.

I work in the recruitment department – workload has dramatically increased so I have been kept busy throughout the week.​

It is unnerving knowing how much danger I could be in which is why it is essential that my family and I am strict with shielding. ​

In some way isolating is improving my health, I’m not interacting with anyone – so reducing my normal hazardous daily fear of catching a cough or cold off someone.​

I’m also shielding with my husband Chris who is a schoolteacher, meaning if schools do reopen before my shielding is lifted, he may have to move out despite being my main carer.

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