Matthew Ford

Matthew Ford

After facing the unfortunate reality of Covid’s impact and strain on the economy and jobs around the world, Matthew was initially furloughed on the Isle of Lewis. Once furlough was removed as an option for Matthew, he was able to find work in a local care home on the Isle of Lewis. His interview sheds light on a story that many will be able to relate to throughout this pandemic from touching on mental wellbeing during lockdown to the financial pressures of furlough, Matthew’s interview is an important record of what life was like for many young adults during lockdown.