Essential key workers with heart dise... - British Heart Fou...

British Heart Foundation

51,916 members32,720 posts

Essential key workers with heart disease.

Dragon1973 profile image
5 Replies

If my work has identfied me as an essential worker, what are my options with Heart disease BV and aortic aneurysm?

I work with young adults with special needs and the government has identified these learners as vulnerable. Is there any way I can protect myself?

Up until yesterday work was asking for volunteers, now it seems to be a bit ore compulsory.

Written by
Dragon1973 profile image
Dragon1973
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
5 Replies
MichaelJH profile image
MichaelJHHeart Star

Your heart conditionsmakes your health more fragile increasing your risk of complications from Coronavirus. Your employer has an equal duty if care to you as well as the organisation's clients. There is more information in the BHF's pinned post:

healthunlocked.com/bhf/post...

I am also a key worker and although predominately I am working from home I still have to conduct visits to homes and schools, police stations etc. Unfortunately, there’s massive social implications for keeping children and parents at home 24/7.... therefore, the only precautions I can take are social distancing and hand washing. I did where a mask 😷 in a school yesterday and felt a right pillock.

Prada47 profile image
Prada47 in reply to

If the cap fits !!

in reply to Prada47

Takes one to know one ☝️

Cliff_G profile image
Cliff_G

Hi, Dragon1973 , how do it all work out? Hope you have stayed clear of covid.

If you've got BV and an aortic aneurysm, what care and monitoring are you getting?

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Do I have ptsd

I had a heart attack in 2021 which I thought was indigestion, I had a stent fitted and take regular...

Update (from the wife!)

UPDATE : 22 July 2024 - My husband spent a total of 8 weeks in ICU incubated and sedated....

Bisoprolol side effects

Hi! This may sounds a bit random, but about 8 weeks ago I was put on bisoprolol 2.5mg twice a day...

Has anyone who has had an ablation, caught Covid and it’s brought their AFib back. ?

My Sister in law has just tested positive with Covid and we were at her 70th birthday party last...

mitral valve surgery

After 15 months of waiting for open heart surgery for a mitral valve repair/replacement I’ve just...