Care Package for Family that have a positive case.

[Itshissister]

Good morning Mumsnetters,

My friend has tested positive and is confined to her bedroom.
Her other family members have to isolate in the home and they are all trying to keep their distance from each other.

My friend especially is struggling at the moment with bot leaving her bedroom and feeling scared incase she gets really ill.

What can I get them to boost their spirits?

Needs to be available from Amazon for quick delivery or the local supermarket .

Thank you 💜

Books, biscuits, magazines, something nice to drink.

A pulse oxymeter would give her reassurance that her sats are ok. You can get them on Amazon.

Yes to magazine or book.
But I think if i was in this position I’d like someone to bake/cook for me so how about making a lasagne or a casserole. And a cake or cookies and dropping them off on the doorstep. Maybe add a few essential items or ask if she needs milk/bread etc.

I agree pulse oximeter ( to help medical services assess her condition remotely if your friend becomes more unwell) if she is worried about passing on Covid to her family- N95 or surgical masks for wear when she has to leave her bedroom, ( so she is less worried) and then nice things like books for her, activities for the kids, and nice or heathy things to eat . Basically the things you would get for your own family if you were expecting to be shut at home and had some notice.

I’ve been in isolation. The things I’ve most appreciated have been fresh food dropped to the door, little things for the kids to keep them occupied. Depending on the ages of her children, there may be no point getting her magazine, books etc. I’ve had no time to sit and read as mine are small, we’re both ill and the children need us If she is locking herself away then in some ways her husband will probably need more help if he’s being the sole carer and working.

I think getting her a oxomiter/mask would be overstepping.