Social change activist, poet and businessman Robert Punton’s perspective of lockdown and the opportunities he sees. From no longer having to worry about travelling to meetings as a disabled man to new connections and grassroot movements.
Based on the experience of caring for her mum, Sally, the National Co-production Advisory Group Chair, wants us to stop and think about what we’re measuring and reporting – especially now when people are separated from their loved ones.
Whilst we take a pause in our #covidconsiderations blog series enjoy this found poem made up of lines from each blog published so far. It is a round up, a battle cry and captures the essence of this series full of reflection, hope and personal stories.
Covid-19 has compelled us to share our stories with each other and in doing so is helping us to be more understanding and kinder to one another. Anna Eaton wants us to keep doing this after lockdown and beyond.
From lockdown dreams to neighbours helping each other, Ideas Alliance Associate and creative writer Dawn Hart shares her thoughts on how she’s managing this stressful time.
There are many things we don’t know about Covid-19, but what we do know is where you were born, the colour of your skin, where you live and your occupation will affect your experience of this pandemic. Lourdes Colclough addresses the health inequalities this pandemic has exposed.
To support all citizens properly in a pandemic, we actually need to know each other. Alex Barker of the Be More Pirate crew urges us to be less afraid of difference and start crossing boundaries.
Steve Palmer, Dad of Stanley, an 18 year old with Down’s Syndrome, shares some of the issues that have come up during lockdown and the heroes helping out.
Clenton Farquharson shares his personal experience of lockdown whilst exploring how we are handling our emotions and looks to rebuilding the future with hope and courage.
