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Shielding.

TilliyTilliy Posts: 2 ✭
edited 29. May 2020, 11:32 in Coronavirus (COVID-19)
I haven't received a letter from the Government telling me what I should do during the crisis but I got a text the other day telling me that I need to stay in and shield until June 30th and a letter will be in the post. Has anyone else not received a letter but is shielding anyway?
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  • chrisbchrisb Posts: 76 mod

    Hi Tilliy and welcome to the Versus Arthritis forum.

    I’m sure there will be other forum members who are or who have been in a similar position to yourself and will share their experiences with you.

    Whilst you await feedback you may find these links a useful source of information:

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/april/coronavirus-covid-19-what-is-it-and-where-to-go-for-information/

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/

    You can also call our free Helpline on 0800 5200 520, or email [email protected] (Mon - Fri 9:00am – 8:00pm) if you ever feel this would help.

    I hope you receive some useful feedback.

    Best Wishes

    ChrisB (Moderator)

  • dreamdaisydreamdaisy Posts: 31,541 ✭✭✭

    I began shielding in the first week of March when the advice was that those who had the free flu jab were in the high risk category. I then received four letters in mid-to-late April telling me to shield for 12 weeks. To date I am in my twelfth week and fully expect to remain shielding until there is a vaccine. DD

    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • PatsyPJPatsyPJ Posts: 8 ✭

    I have received a letter from the NHS to shield for 12weeks and have been doing so since 1st April.

    i have to say I was confused but followed the letter

    i was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in February with a view I may be developing psoriatic arthritis

    i was due to have steroid injections and physio which never happened so am not on any medication apart from taking paracetamol and ibuprofen

    i also have an under active thyroid which is controlled with medication along side high blood pressure medication.

    was my letter a mistake or is it correct to shield , if anyone has any comments or thoughts on this ,thank you

    PPJ

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