Shielding

[Mucusmom]

I have Bronchiectasis and was advised to shield in the last lockdown, however this time I have not received a letter or email. Should I shield or not?

Any advice please

[Hidden]

So many queries on this - please read entire page by clicking on the link below:

gov.uk/government/publicati...

All detailed information in the above link.

Also if you look top right under title Related Posts there are lots of posts headed shielding, however the above link is the most current information as at 9 November 2020

[normannippy in reply to Hidden]

Sorry, where does it say related posts?

[Hidden in reply to normannippy]

On this post - scroll up - look right under blue tab Write is the heading

"Related Posts"

another way is, click on posts and look right again for search this forum (British Lung Foundation) for word Shielding, Bronchiectasis or any other topic.

[Poppins23]

I’m in the same position. Luckily for me, my employer has taken it that as I shielded previously that I will this time but I have had no formal confirmation. The guidelines have been published but I do feel that they are a little ambiguous.

[B0xermad]

Hi mucusmom,I received an email saying only go out for appointments doctors, hospital and exercise, do not go to shops or chemists

[Mucusmom in reply to B0xermad]

I haven’t received anything, email or letter. I had to shield last time so I’m confused. Do you think I’m no longer on the shielding list?

[B0xermad in reply to Mucusmom]

Hi you should be still on the list,if you have a doctors letter from before or a phone number to confirm from local council helpline previously try them or fill in a questionnaire on gov.uk website in case you got missed off.hope this helps and you stay safe

[Tinker26]

If you were critically vulnerable on the last shielding then you should be shielding now as advised by my consultants secretary and my doctor as they say they’re is no need for a letter .

[barbs47]

Hi it seems that people are getting shielding notifications by email this time not letter. Just a thought have you checked your “junk emails” in case it’s gone straight in there? Barbs x

[Mucusmom in reply to barbs47]

Yes I’ve been checking daily

[Mooka]

I had email letter last week and letter in the post today. Maybe if they didn’t have email address for you you will get a letter this week.

[skipwork]

Yes you must shield.

[Mucusmom in reply to skipwork]

I’m a bit stuck with my employer as I have no email or letter ?

[ninelives]

Think the letters are still on their way.

Didn't receive a text but did receive letter this morning.

Good luck.

[Maximonkey]

Hi Mucusmom, I have received a letter from the Government, however, this time we only shield if we wish to. I have not been out so far but I shall go out if I feel safe and I feel like it. Take care of yourself, Maximonkey