I have psoriatic arthritis and COPD

mrsgilbert1

I'm really worried I'm still not sure what the signs are of the virus I have to go out I'm completely alone 😭 xx

Al

Hi and welcome,this is a very unsettling/uncertain time for us - mayI suggestyou look at

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

for guideance and give our helpline a ring 0800 5200 520 for further advice

Al

YvonneH

Hi Mrs Gilbert,

Lovely to meet you, I've had a look around the shielding information and found this

Ask family, friends and neighbours to support you and use online services. If this is not possible, then the public sector, business, charities and the general public are gearing up to help those advised to stay at home. Please discuss your daily needs during this period of staying at home with carers, family, friends, neighbours or local community groups to see how they can support you. Please visit gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable to register for the support that you need. This includes help with food, shopping deliveries and additional care you might need.

The government is helping pharmacies to deliver prescriptions. Prescriptions will continue to cover the same length of time as usual. If you do not currently have your prescriptions collected or delivered, you can arrange this by:

1. Asking someone who can pick up your prescription from the local pharmacy (this is the best option, if possible).
2. Contacting your pharmacy to ask them to help you find a volunteer (who will have been ID checked) or deliver it to you.

This is the link to where the above came from

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19#how-can-you-get-assistance-with-foods-and-medicines-if-you-are-shielding

Hope this helps

Yvonne x