Is government texting vulnerable people?

[Supernanu]

My husband aged 71 has mild copd, high bp and had part of a lung removed last year plus a few minor illnesses.

He has just received a text allegedly from NHS Coronavirus Service telling him to stay home for 12 weeks.

Has anyone else had one? Is this genuine? Any ideas?

Thanks, Nicole

[Lezzers]

I think there was mention of some people being texted, and with your husbands COPD it's very likely. You could just ring your surgery confirmation though.

[Supernanu in reply to Lezzers]

Thanks.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

If you have a number I can try and check it out. Use messaging in the first instance please...

[stevejb1810]

It is becoming clear that some GP surgeries are contacting at risk patients by text message. You should get official written confirmation from tomorrow (Tuesday) onwards.

[Supernanu in reply to stevejb1810]

Thank you Steve.