P97 Adherence to government COVID-19 shielding guidance by children with cystic fibrosis and their families

P97 Table 1Make-up of the households and age of children with CFPer Household (n=45) Median (range) Total people 4 (2–7) Adults 2 (1–6) Children (<18 yrs) 2 (1–3) Children with CF 1 (1–2) Shielding 1(1–5) Age of child with CF(n=49) Total (%) <5 yrs 14 (29) 6–10 yrs 13 (27) 11–16 yrs 22 (45) ConclusionsIt was challenging for families to adhere to government COVID-19 shielding guidance The main contributing factor was the difficulty in socially distancing from a child within the home Many families concluded that the safest course of action was to shield as a unit, relying on food and pharmacy deliveries Some parents were forced to choose between whether to continue to work or shield with their child, with varying degrees of support from their employer Future shielding guidance needs to recognise the individual needs of families of vulnerable children