Stories

Coronavirus lockdown has been a difficult time for everyone. Unable to see loved ones and friends, restricted activities and of course the worry and anxiety of becoming ill.

As Love4Life online workshops continue to be an outstanding success, members Phil, Emma and Nicky can now join the sessions from their very own iPad thanks to a generous donation from their local masonic lodge.

Service manager Marcie has shown that technology is key in lockdown after she seized the opportunity to recruit for her service in the midst of a pandemic.

The team at Whitegates View, our registered care home in Hampshire, has faced a challenging time during lockdown, with four members of staff testing positive for coronavirus. However, this hasn’t stopped staff from putting residents first and keeping morale high.

Keeping in touch with loved ones has been one of the biggest challenges our country has had to face during lockdown, and that has been no different for Angela, who we support in Norwich. Angela has been with her boyfriend Kenny for six years and now staff have been helping her get creative and keep the love alive under lockdown.

Staff at FitzRoy’s Stockport service are even more united after two residents and two members of staff were diagnosed with coronavirus.

Routine is one of the most important things for many people we support at FitzRoy, so when it was announced that McDonald’s would have to close its doors due to coronavirus last month, one of our services was determined to recreate their weekly lunchtime routine.

Service manager Kimberley would usually unwind by going to the gym, but with lockdown meaning all gyms are now shut, she has decided to push herself and complete FitzRoy’s marathon in a month.

Our support workers are going above and beyond for the people we support to make sure their routines stay as normal as possible. Last week at our Donec Mews care home in Hampshire, they decided to get creative and have fun when they held an Easter Olympics games day.

Some people take on sponsored races, others take part in charity football matches, but pro gamer Jason is getting ready to put his skills and endurance to the test when he takes part in a 24 hour gaming marathon – all in aid of Love4Life.