Understanding the Psychological Impacts of Shielding From COVID‐19 for Immunocompromised Individuals

Key Points

• The aim is to understand the psychological effects experienced by immunocompromised individuals during COVID-19 shielding.
• Involvement of Forgotten Lives UK and the National Clinical Expert Group in study design
• Collaboration with clinicians from various specialties treating immunocompromised patients
• Integration of patient and public feedback in the research process
• Identification of significant emotional challenges faced by immunocompromised individuals during shielding
• Highlighting the importance of support systems for this population