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Older people in the UK: share your experience of the second wave of coronavirus

An elderly couple arrives at a mass vaccination center in Epsom, Britain, 11 January 2021.
An elderly couple arrives at a mass vaccination center in Epsom, Britain, 11 January 2021. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

With older people at much higher risk of suffering serious symptoms of, or losing their lives to, coronavirus, many have been forced to shield for long periods of time.

This has impacted both mental and physical health, with many people becoming less mobile and independent, alongside dealing with isolation.

We’d like to speak to older people about their experiences, or family members who might be able to put us in touch.

Share your experiences

You can get in touch by filling in the form below, anonymously if you wish or via WhatsApp by clicking here or adding the contact +44(0)7867825056. Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions.

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