Lockdown At Woodside
Lockdown At Woodside by Allan Coleby, published by Arena Books in 2021, is a work of fiction that explores the profound impact of the Coronavirus-19 pandemic on everyday life. Spanning 152 pages, this edition presents a narrative that captures the essence of a year that transformed societies globally. Through the experiences of Nicky Croft, a young recruit carer at Woodside Lodge, the story delves into the challenges faced by a small care home during a time of crisis, highlighting the vital roles of healthcare workers and the interconnectedness of the community.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of life within the care home, showcasing the daily responsibilities, friendships, and activities that define the environment. The narrative emphasizes the struggles and resilience of the residents, nurses, and caregivers as they navigate the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic. By focusing on the human experience in the face of adversity, Lockdown At Woodside provides insight into the realities of care homes and the essential services they offer during a global health crisis.
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“The year that changed the world”. So said many commentators about 2020. Everyday living slowed, communications shrank and societies crumbled as a sub-microscopic particle of life, “Coronavirus-19”, swept through every nation, cutting down vast swathes of humanity everywhere it went.
Political influence, military might and economic power became irrelevant. The leaders in the fight against it were doctors in hospitals and scientists who toiled in bio-chemical research laboratories. The battle was for human survival and was fought not in the arenas of war, but in hospitals, private houses and care homes.
Care homes for the elderly distilled the essence of this drama within themselves. In “Woodside Lodge” we see this fight for survival through the eyes of a young recruit carer, Nicky Croft. The reader sees the organisation of a small care home, its duties, friendships, activities, entertainments and mutual dependence. Here are described the ailments typically affecting its members: the residents, the experienced nurses, the hard-working carers, the chef, the laundry worker, assisted by a local GP and the local hospital.
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