Table 2.

Coding tree showing results of thematic analysis

Theme	Subthemes
1. Risk	• Risk of virus transmission • Feeling unprotected and lack of Personal Protective Equipment • Feeling unprepared in providing additional care
2. Making difficult decisions and risk management	• Cancelling paid care • Keeping paid care • Avoiding hospitals/health providers
3. Implications to the unpaid carer	• Practical implications of food access • Personal implications and loss