There are levels of response to Covid. We see increased expressions of commitment to others: e.g. volunteering with food deliveries, or sign-ups to community newsgroups.   Steve Latham   However, there is also the need for these same food deliveries, to families with parents laid-off, or ‘furloughed’ (where the money […]

My friend, Kofi, is a postman. He told me he’s working harder now, because there are more parcels to be delivered, since people stuck at home are ordering more online to cope.   Steve Latham    Another friend, working in the online fashion industry, furloughed under the government’s scheme, observes […]

Mental health has become a concern as we face the Coronavirus: including fearful anxiety, anger in supermarkets, and the effects of social isolation.   Steve Latham   Among health workers, and other essential services, however, stress, rather than inactivity, will be the major psychological problem. But we should also consider […]