There’s been quite a lot on social media sites regarding availability of covid treatments. I've certainly felt quite anxious about whether or not help would be there if/when I needed it. Although things differ across various parts of the UK, I’m pleased to report that my experience in NE Hants has been very good. After…
It looks like there will be another Covid booster offered this spring. Also it appears that the NHS Scotland Covid Status phone app has been shut down so if you want to have a record of your covid vaccinations you need download it from the NHS website as a pdf document.
Hi all Yesterday I had a hospital appointment for a non psoriatic arthritis issue and the doctor I saw was puzzled as to why I was still wearing a mask even though he would have seen in my notes that I take methotrexate and adilmumab. I haven't been informed by rheumatology if there has been a change in guidance and…
I am interested to hear the thoughts of other immunocompromised members regarding the wearing of face masks particularly when there are lots of people around in an inside environment such as supermarkets, doctors surgeries etc. I personally always still wear a face mask in these situations but am finding increasingly that…
I’ve been having quite a lot of hassle sourcing free LFTs We used to get them via the NHS website but that service has been discontinued. The new system is that we should be able to pick them up from a local pharmacy, after giving info which proves eligibility. My problem was finding a pharmacy that A, knew about this and…
I've received a letter today from the chief medical officer directorate for Scotland detailing changes to the process of ordering test kits and accessing antiviral drugs for those eligible. Turns out that the gov.uk site stopped providing home test kits from 30th November and (for me) I need order them through the…
Hello I am interested to hear peoples thoughts and opinions on having covid whilst on Rituximab? How have you coped? My consultant has suggested that speaking to people who take Rituximab and experienced a covid infection may help me 'feel less worried'. I am 38, have had Arthritis since I was a baby, have Rituximab every…
It looks like anyone who is immunosuppressed will be offered a covid vaccine spring booster. There's a reference to The Green Book for a list of those illnesses this covers. Tables 3 and 4 on pages 24-26 in the green book lists all those affected.
Due to covid after treatment we are told to be very careful. How long are people waiting to return to work and be around people?
Hello Has anyone else experienced reduction in smell and taste due to Covid and wondered if recovery is hindered by having RA and all that goes with it? Many thanks Moira
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