Gender: Female Ethnicity: White American Background: Laurie is 59 years old and is White American. She is married with two children and is a professor of music and a musician. Laurie caught Covid early in the pandemic, which then developed into long Covid. The worst symptom for her was brain fog, which interrupted her ability to work. When she had her first vaccine this helped with her long Covid symptoms.

Gender: Female Ethnicity: White British Background: Mandy is 59 and White British. She is a manager at a GP practice in Wales. Mandy felt that working at a GP surgery and maintaining social interactions helped with her and her colleagues; mental health throughout the pandemic.

Gender: Female Ethnicity: White British Background: Helen is in her 50s and is White British. She works as a midwife. Helen caught Covid at a charity cycling event after the first lockdowns eased. She experienced severe headaches and sinus pain, but did not have breathing issues. Helen's symptoms continued for several months after testing negative.

Gender: Female Ethnicity: Black Caribbean Background: Irene is 59 and Black Caribbean. She has three children and works as a child safeguarding nurse. Irene caught Covid in September 2020. As she was recovering she noticed some symptoms remained, particularly breathlessness and fatigue. These meant she had to take almost three months off work. She wished that people understood more about long Covid.

Gender: Male Ethnicity: Pakistani Background: Mr Eshaan is 59 years old and is Pakistani. He is married with children, and works as a teacher. Mr Eshaan caught Covid early in the pandemic in March 2020. He became so ill that paramedics had to be called. His wife was forced to make the decision on whether he should be admitted to hospital after being told by paramedics that if they admit him he may not come bac.