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A lockdown diary – a journal of our times

24th April 2020 by Judith Harvey

A lockdown diary – a journal of our times

Judith, along with billions of others, is spending her time in social isolation. Here’s her diary, along with illustrations.

1st April 2020

Wild goats wandering in the streets of Llandudno this morning. An April Fool? No, it isn’t. In 2020 April Fools would be tasteless, when something we can’t see has made an April Fool of the whole world.

I’m a retired GP not eligible for return to the front line. Privileged and protected, my husband and I enjoy beauty, exercise and peace in our garden. Outside of our little oasis our rubbish is still being collected, post is still delivered and London bus drivers are dying.

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"I have decided to retire from medicine, and so from the NASGP too. You have my heartfelt thanks for being around, especially for all the useful articles in your journal, and I wish you well for the future. "

Dr Stephen Pope, retired GP

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