Carers' experiences of caring for a friend or family member with dementia during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore carers' experiences of supporting a family member or friend with dementia through COVID-19 and experiences of hope and resilience during this time.

Methods: Qualitative longitudinal research was undertaken in the UK, with 13 unpaid carers of people living with dementia who took part in two semi-structured interviews 8 weeks apart between June and October 2020. All transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.