Shielding in Scotland

[doonhamer1967]

Shielding in Scotland extended to 31st of July. From 18th June we can go outside for exercise as long as we do not meet anyone from a different household. Steps being taken for individual advice on the way forward depending on your condition.

[Pipsqueak77]

Hi doonhamer1967

Thanks for posting this info...

I don’t live in Scotland but wonder if they will also apply a similar date to the shielding group in England...😬😬??

Take care

😊👍

[twinkly29]

This is Asthma UK's latest update:

asthma.org.uk/advice/trigge...

This is from the link:

Latest shielding updates

England

The shielding guidelines for England have eased slightly. People who have been advised to shield can now leave their home to walk, exercise or spend some time outdoors.

The government says it will now regularly assess whether it is possible for the shielding guidance to be eased further in England, based on the latest scientific advice. The next review will take place on the week commencing 15 June, and the government will then write to everyone on the shielded patient list with information about the next steps of the shielding advice and the support available to them.

The decision to go outside is yours. If you do decide to go out, the best ways to protect yourself are to:

keep the number of visits outside to a minimum (the government recommends once per day)go on your own, or with members of your household. If you live alone, you can spend time outdoors with one person from another household (this should ideally be the same person each time)go outside when there are fewer people around, such as early in the morningideally spend time in open areasalways keep a distance of 2 metres from other people take particular care to minimise contact with other peopledo not share or exchange personal belongings (such as cups) with other peopleavoid going into enclosed spaces, as well as shops and other buildings spend as long as you feel comfortable outside.

If you would prefer not to go outside, try spending time with the windows open, to let in fresh air and get some natural sunlight.

In England, people shielding still need to do so until the end of June.

Wales

The advice in Wales is slightly different. Here, people who are shielding can take unlimited exercise and meet people from another household if they want to.

This advice in Wales is in place until at least 16 August 2020. A letter is being sent to everyone in Wales who is shielding to tell them this and next steps. The Chief Medical Officer will then send another letter advising what to do after 16 August 2020.

Northern Ireland

The shielding guidelines in Northern Ireland have eased as well. People who have been shielding are now able to spend time outside with people from their own household or a person from another household, if they want to. Social distancing is still very important, along with the other tips at the top of this page on how to protect yourself if you decide to go out.

People shielding in Northern Ireland still need to do so until the end of June. This timing is under review, as well as any extra measures advised for people in this group.

Scotland

Scotland has extended its shielding advice to 31 July. People who are shielding will continue to receive the support they have been getting, including pharmacy deliveries and free weekly food boxes.

Those shielding in Scotland may be allowed outside for exercise from 18 June if the infection rate is low enough, but this hasn’t been confirmed yet. We will update our site if this change is announced.

Wherever you live in the UK, strict social distancing, including staying at least two metres apart from others, is still really important. People who are shielding should still avoid all non-essential face to face contact, including going to supermarkets or pharmacies. The support for shielded people remains in place.

Going outside isn’t mandatory and if you don’t feel comfortable going outside, there’s no reason to do so. It might help to discuss the decision with your GP or hospital clinician.

So no, there won't be a change for England just yet but should be in the next few weeks. Interestingly Wales' was changed last week or something like that and extended to August, but shielders there can seemingly mix with whoever they like.

[Oldandgray]

I truly think I will go mad if the shielding time is extended. I couldn’t do the shielding to the end of July or august.

Just thinking about it and writing this is upping my stress and therefore my asthma.

I’m lucky that I live in the country and can safely walk my dog without meeting anyone but I’m a very sociable, huggy person but these important elements in my life have been missing since the middle of March.

I then see people in huge groups either enjoying being out or protesting and I STILL HAVE TO SHIELD. That shielding is likely to be extended due to their behaviour.

I could scream and scream and scream!

[Pipsqueak77]

Hi Jimmy -Lyden

Hummmm... 🤔 bit of an unnecessary rant there??

Everyone is dealing with shielding in their own way and to be fair if your not shielding yourself you shouldn’t really be lecturing others about it??

Just a thought... we are all here to support each other - not criticise..

Stay safe

😊

[Oldandgray in reply to Pipsqueak77]

Thank you. I was too upset to reply to him. Some people don’t realise how isolated living in the country can be. I don’t have houses opposite. I don’t see anyone when I take the dog out. If I didn’t do that I would really go mad. The only person I see is the postman and the Tesco delivery once a week.

I started shielding in March and the latest letter says Continue until the 30 June. I’m in my 70’s and I feel I have totally missed the spring. I haven’t hugged the grandchildren, or my daughters.

[Jimmy-Lyden in reply to Pipsqueak77]

Hi, I didn't mean it to be a rant, but I do tend to ramble. The lecture, as you put it was meant to be some suggestions. That's all. I am shielding and until 3 years ago I lived in a 2 bedroom flat. I know others who still do and they are really struggling. I have one friend who has left his home 8 times since this started, but apologies if I caused offence, you can be assured it definitely won't happen again.

[Pipsqueak77 in reply to Jimmy-Lyden]

Hi

Thanks for the apology...😊

We are all in this together and need to support each other!

OldandGray... I don’t have any amazing suggestions to help I’m afraid.. but to let you know that I’m sending a big virtual hug!!! ☺️ I hope it is of some help until you can hug your family again soon...😊😊

All take care

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