Shielding.

Tilliy

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?

chrisb

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:

//www.wfysxh.com/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 freeHelplineon 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)

dreamdaisy

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

PatsyPJ

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