When sheilding originally started my asthma was well controlled, my son was sheilding(cystic fibrosis) gp sent me a sheilding letter as his primary carer(he just printed it.
End of may my asthma flared(quite usual) I was given 2 or 3 courses of steroids from GP, 1 from out of hours. Had 2 trips to A&E 1 with another course and a magnesium infusion. Still didnt clear so gp sent me back to hospital, another lot of magnesium, 2 days on oxygen, 3 days of nebs then sent home with a 14 day steroid course and a good wean. Still needed another short course with wean after that but back under control now.
When i was in A&E the second time i was due back at work a few days later( they had allowed the those just vunerable to stay off until covid measures were in place) i work at an opticians. I called the gp the next day to request a sick note, they refused and said i was to sheild and sent me another letter.
This time round work assumed i was sheilding and sent me home but ive still not had the letter, also didnt get the october one that my son had. Ive managed to only speak to gp receptionist who says the would have added me to sheilding list and that i will get a letter. Work have asked to see it and im really worried. Saying that i originally requested to keep working as my asthma is better controoled but they wont allow it.
my regular medication is a mart regime with symbicort 200/6 twice morning and evening, montelukast and beconase. Only use as a releiver a few times a week or after exercise or walking if its vwry cold out.
Have the surgery given me wrong advice and if not how do i get a sheilding letter.
Im not under specialist but had a letter saying i should have breathing test but im on a long list thanks to covid. Ive requested a refferal before as its quite normal for my asthma to be stuborn, gp always uses my cf gene carrier status as an excuse 😂
I was going to say to maybe ask for a GP call rather than discussing it with the receptionist....but if they're refusing to refer you then perhaps they won't be any help either? 🤦♀️
My letter has literally only arrived today (dated 7th Jan and allegedly 1st class post....) although had the email on 7th and same in October, the email followed by letter. So it does sound as if you're not on the CEV list officially. Originally GPs could add patients - you'd hope they still could.....but I'm afraid I don't know what the answer is if they can't. Questions like this would actually be useful at the press briefings rather than the drivel that both the public and the press ask!
Maybe try your actual GP first and then Asthma UK if not? They might be able to think of a what to do. Actually maybe phone them first and discuss referral - then speak to GP and (assuming they think referral should happen) tell them AUK have said....!