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Hi Delacey and welcome to the online Community.
I'm sorry to hear abut your ongoing Inflammatory Arthritis and lack of communication as regards yiur potential need to shield.
Our page, Coronavirus (COVID-19) - what is it and where to go for information has links to help with risk-assessment and registering this with the Government for additional support . You should have been contacted by your GP or hospital clinician but it sounds like your GP surgery was unable to advise.
One of our Moderators who is in the High Risk group has posted about her experience in this thread. It appears that some people have already had their letter, whilst others are having to work through their GP / health professionals to have this happen. Letters are still going out.
I hope you find the above links useful and that other forum members' experiences help.
You can also call our free Helpline on 0800 5200 520, or email helpline@versusarthritis.org (Mon - Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm) if you can't find an answer to your query on the forums.
Best wishes
ChrisB (Moderator)
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Hello Chris.
Thank you for your quick response. I appreciate your advice it is helpful. I have looked at the advice on the Versus Rheumatoid Arthritis page but I am still confused as my weight and liver problems concern me also. The inflammatory arthritis, plus my weight and unspecified liver issues make me concerned that I am at higher risk than the risk assessment table indicates. Hopefully I will get to the bottom of this.
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Hi Delacey
My hospital have produced these helpful flow charts for Rheumatiod and Psoriatic Arthritis. I know you didn't mention either of these diagnosis, but I think the same information applies
I'm not sure if these attached links will work, but if not, go to
leedsth.nhs/a-z-of-services/dermatology/covid-19 (and the same for rheumatology)
Hope this helps?
Stay safe x
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Hi Struddie. That link is so helpful, thank you !
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Hello Struddle.
Thank you so much. That’s so thoughtful and helpful of you..
Look after yourself also and stay safe and thanks again. X1
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