The videos
During the interviews people shared their experience of life in lockdown.
There were themes of isolation and mental health challenges and also support, friendship and creative ways of coping.
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Covid Stories about Resilience
People came up with lots of ways to cope during Covid
Covid Stories about Hospital
Going into hospital, or having a loved-one in hospital was confusing and scary
Covid Stories about Learning New Things
Some people used lockdown to learn new skills like cooking or film editing
Covid Stories about What Helped
Lots of things helped get people through Covid, like chatting on the phone or going for walks
Covid Stories about Feelings
Everyone had different feelings during Covid, find out how we felt.
Covid Stories about Ground Hog Day
Every day felt the same during lockdown. It was repetitive and boring for many.
Covid Stories about Getting Online
Zoom was a lifeline for some, but for others there wasn’t enough support to get online
Covid Stories about Going Out Again
When lockdown ended people had mixed feeling about going out again
Covid Stories that Took Our Breath Away
There were some stories that simply took our breath away.
Covid Stories about Loneliness
Lots of people felt lonely and isolated during lockdown
