Should I self isolate

[Chillout44]

Hi I’m a 55 year old male I had a stent fitted 10 years ago, I have high blood pressure, but in general feel in good health. I’m on the key worker list. Should I self isolate or can I continue to work. Thanks in advance

[stevejb1810]

I'm not sure any of us is qualified to be able to give you a definitive answer one way or the other. You could try calling the BHF nurses or your GP (the latter is probably not a great option as GPs are pretty much only working on emergency cases now).

If you do get a definitive answer, could you post it as it might be helpful to others (although I do absolutely accept that each case is an individual one)

[SpiritoftheFloyd]

Hello Choillout44

Please see the NHS advice below

Social Distancing

gov.uk/government/publicati...

Self-isolating for 12 weeks with serious health conditions – see the section headed – If you are at high risk

nhs.uk/conditions/coronavir...

The final bullet -have another serious health condition is at the moment a bit vague, the best advice is to wait for the next week, until 30th March to see if you receive a letter telling you that you are in this category, do not contact your GP in the meantime to see if you're in this category as this will swamp the surgeries

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Here is the latest update from the BHF

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[NorthantsSteve]

Hi Chillout44. You’re in the vulnerable club as many of us are. I’d talk (on the phone) to my line manager and see what s/he has to say. They’re bound to have a policy on this.