Two women reflect on the end of the furlough scheme and the life-changing impact it continues to have.

Furlough ends but the concern for women continues

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I felt like a bit of a fraud. This is not an extended holiday and I feel guilty that I can’t work

I feel very grateful for the scheme, but the impact it had on my mental health has taken me by surprise

The furlough scheme may have come to an end but the uncertainty for many women remains.