Description
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together during these uncertain times, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.
This episode:
- While on furlough, Nina has been volunteering at the Chelmsford care home where her dad Roger lives - and loving it
- Shropshire student Lauren has put her dream of being a midwife on hold, to work in her local care home
- James explains how the pandemic has impacted the quality time he can spend with his wife, Barbara - who lives in a Exeter care home
- Plus the story of two reunions - one in Wetherby, one in Stockport - and a piece of poetry, celebrating everything care home workers do
Featuring stories from: BBC Essex, BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Lincolnshire
You can find Nina and Roger online at instagram.com/rantsandbigpants
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