Do any of you have a key worker in the family?

My niece is an intensive care nurse currently looking after a coronavirus patient. There are 8 other coronavirus patients in her hospital but not needing intensive care. This weekend she was supposed to be on her hen do but of course that has been cancelled. Just hoping her wedding later this summer will go ahead. So proud of her and all her colleagues.

tanith the whole thing is political. Run down public services, social care, NHS, many poorly paid staff - all the result of political decisions. And now suddenly all praise for the workers. As if we’ll care once it’s all over, as if.

SpanielNanny... I work within the courts and my colleagues and I are absolutely horrified at the inaction of the justice system to act during the crisis.
Dirty court buildings, people forced into close proximity etc
It's horrendous.

Why politicise a really nice thread ?

Here’s some people cheering public sector workers - oh wait, it’s Tory MPs cheering them NOT getting a pay rise
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/public-sector-pay-cap-vote-conservatives-cheer-tory-theresa-may-jeremy-corbyn-dup-a7813661.html

To all those keyworkers, We cannot thank you enough, when this is all over if I hear anyone complaining to or bad mouthing these wonderful people that are looking after all of us now, I will give them such a mouthful and remind them of these dreadful times.

Hear hear Hazel 731 !!!! Three cheers for all the key workers.

To all those keyworkers, We cannot thank you enough, when this is all over if I hear anyone complaining to or bad mouthing these wonderful people that are looking after all of us now, I will give them such a mouthful and remind them of these dreadful times.
I am living with my son who is a policeman and my husband who has a heart condition. My husband feels like a leper because I keep saying he can't go to the shops as he is high risk. Its really difficult because my son is out there having to cope with others who may be carrying the virus and could bring it home. If someone here does get it who is going to feel guilty, probably my son.
This must be the same for all those keyworkers, so not only are they doing a wonderful job but they are maybe thinking along these lines.
Stay safe everyone.

Washerwoman your family are heroes and so are you for all the support you give. They are among thousands now who are fighting to keep this country going. My daughter is also an experienced nurse working in a nursing home for complex needs containing people of different ages. Unfortunately other members of the family are now unable to work as the virus has closed the businesses. I so agree with your anger over inconsiderate, uncaring members of the public who flout the guidance given in a ridiculous bravado that endangers us all.

No but two nurses live next door with two children under 3.

They are going to nursery whilst parent look exhausted. But they are kindness itself, by giving us their mobile numbers etc to contact them if we get into difficulties.

Yes, I have two married to each other. I have an underlying condition. All very well saying isolate yourself but what are my family to do? They have one child and we have been the childcare since the wee one was born, they are now school age. They are very much needed in their line of work and have no one else who can take over the care. My husband has taken over the main care, he is a better health category than me. The other grandparents are even more vulnerable, so they cannot possibly help. Aunties and Uncles are in jobs where they do not work from home. It's a worrying situation and an impossible one. We do lots of handwashing and wiping down of everywhere. We do what we can do. I worry for my family. I worry for ourselves, but I try to keep things in perspective and carry on. All these folk out panic buying, toilet roll is the least of my worries.

My DD, who normally works as a physiotherapist, but has now been trained to work on the front line, I am proud of her. Half the British population voted for people like her out and many returned to their home counties but she loves work and the people around her. I think of her at 8 pm when everyone cheer on their balconies here.

My youngest DD is a Nursery school Manager, he OH is a Transport and Distribution manager for a national freight carrier who service the major distribution to Supermarkets and food processing plants. Both are Key workers, but both in isolation this week due to DGD who is 10, showing all the symptoms of the virus a few days ago. Thankfully she’s tested clear, but parents still in 14 day isolation period, but also have our 13yr old DGD who is a severe Asthma sufferer, and is self isolating for the foreseeable future.
Both parents have been trying to work from home this week, but are finding it very difficult, DD is responsible for the care of several children who either have special educational needs, or are under the care of Social services child protection teams.
How is she supposed to go into work along side young children and their parents whilst keeping our 13 yr old DGD safe at home 24/7?

Eldest Daughter is in self isolation due to several long term conditions, including being in remission from Cancer, and having heart problems, but doesn’t work now, although Nurse trained.
Her next youngest Sister works for a supermarket chain, along with her partner, who works in another store. Her DS has special needs, and she’s concerned for his health too, being as both parents are at high risk of contracting this virus from work. No protective kit is being provided for front line retail workers, other than A logo T-shirt and hand gel, yet they are handling filthy cash all day, as not everyone has the ability to pay by card, and are really close up to customers coming through the checkouts.

So many people in so many roles helping to care and keep things going. We are hearing about all the selfish shoppers so it's good to give thanks to all the good people. My daughter is a community mental health nurse and is seeing the effects of stress on everyone.
Thank you

SpanielNanny hugs and
What huge worries to have.
DS runs a distribution centre with staff numbers decreased. They deliver medical supplies. DiL works for NHS. The DGC may be home alone. They are 13 and 11.

My daughter works for public health England and her husband is also a key worker. They are in London and children still going to school. She is also asthmatic so I am very worried she appears to be more worried about us as we are over 70 but in good health and live in a so far untouched very rural area. By we are being sensible and staying in apart fromwalks round the village.

My dd works in a hospital - not front line but will be trying to ensure as many doctors and nurses as possible are deployed to the right places at the right time. She’s not in the physical danger of front line workers of course. She’s very resilient emotionally and I know she’ll do her best to support her team when they inevitably fail to do as well as they would wish. I wish I could hug her - I love her so much and can’t bear the thought we may never hug again ( having a bad start to the day - sorry)

Yes 2 DiLs school workers.
DS1 runs an agency for Carers for how long I don't know.
DS 2 is a policeman.
DS3 works in the office for Dyno Plumb he will now be back on the tools and in people's houses
Breaks my heart people still going out and about.
. Please people stay in.

Oh Spaniel .Big hugs to you.Yes we must remember key workers carry out vital work in many areas to keep us all sade.Thank you for highlighting.

Both of my son in laws.

DIL works for the National Blood Service.

My son is a prison officer. I am appalled by the government’s complete lack of action to protect officers, support staff and the prisoners. My son finished for the weekend on Friday, and as of then movements within the prison, transfers to and from other prisons, and family visits were all going on as normal. Whilst we are all being encouraged to keep our distance from our families, prison staff are being expected to physically search members of the public when they come to visit the prisoners. They could well be carrying the virus, but not showing symptoms yet. Transfers from prison to prison are continuing, often from remand jails, where people are often detained for a very short period (eg a weekend) before being released/moved on. The potential for the virus to catch hold is huge. The health of many prisoners isn’t particularly good either, when the virus does catch hold in a prison, I would expect to see some very serious cases.

My son, dil & gs are following all social distancing guidelines, but my son is incredibly worried that he will bring the virus into their home despite the fact dil has done everything she can to keep her & gs away from people. I would implore the government to start taking better care of the countries prisoners, prison staff and their families.

The jail he works in has become increasingly dangerous. A riot earlier this year in which several staff were injured made the National news. I worry a great deal about what will happen when things do become more ‘locked down’ in our prisons. Increased violence and large scale riots seems inevitable. My son has already been badly assaulted whilst serving as a prion officer. The prisoner who committed the assault received a lengthy sentence extension. It is incredibly concerning to me how tougher restrictions on prisons (although completely necessary) will escalate the already growing violence.

I also have tremendous respect and gratitude for the those, like my dil, who are at home, often alone, looking after confused, emotional children allowing our key workers to carry on.

Hoping you and all of your families stay safe, and we are all able to hug each other soon.

My daughter is a languages teacher who will be looking after other key workers' children.

DD an ICU nurse in big regional hospital.Not due back from mat leave for another 2 months but already gone back in. First full day in hazmat suit with isolated patient.I'm terribly worried as she herself was very ill with sepsis a few months ago.I wish she didn't have to a)bring uniform home to wash.When I nursed it all went to central laundry b)pay to park as shortage of permits.And yes the behaviour of some of the public is shocking.And I'm furious at those having house parties because the pub are closed,stockpiling selfishly or saying 'oh it's just like a bad cold/flu.Grrr.
I was going to have her LOs more than ever -her partner is still working keeping trains going.They are going to use nursery open for key workers and have decided they don't want to put DH and I at risk.I am so sad but lucky we live close and we're going to talk in person from a distance every now and then.I said I was willing to have them but DGC starts school in September and loves nursery so on balance better she misses days at ours than there.Plus the health risk.I will shop,cook and walk their dog.
Other DD is a teacher in a pretty deprived area and very worried about the welfare of a lot of her pupils alongside getting organised for the new system.
SIL a policeman in a tough inner city area.Sad and worrying times indeed.

My daughter in a food store and my dil who is a language teacher she’ll be looking after other key workers children taking her own 2yr old daughter in with her as they have a crèche.

Yes, DS started a 15 hour shift at a large supermarket early this morning.
We also have police, mail and NHS workers in the family.