Shielding

[Foxyhole]

Hi, I took a heart attack 2018 and had a stent fitted, I haven’t had a letter to say I’m in the shielding group, so is that a good sign?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Basically unless you have an underlying health issue you have not mentioned that takes you into the "extremely clinically vulnerable" group you would not be shielding but should be physically distancing (I hate the term socially as I have a phone and WhatsApp). There are further details here:

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

The problem is like the easing of Lockdown in the past few days the government sent out very mixed messages!

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Have a look here :-

digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus/...

It explains why people are/aren't on the list.

It also explains what to do if you don't receive a letter but feel you should, or if you receive a letter and feel you shouldn't.

Gaz

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I have not received a text or letter but I think I should be in the shielded patient list

Letters are being being sent out to the additional patients identified in the April run of the algorithm. We also expect doctors and hospitals to add more patients to the list as we have not been able to identify everyone. You should continue to follow advice for shielded patients on nhs.uk.

If you have not received a letter, but think you should be in the shielded patients list, you should speak to your GP or specialist.

You should also register yourself for support on the gov.uk website if you need extra help and support.

I have received a text or letter and I do not think I should be in the shielded patient list

If you are not in one of the patient groups listed above, you can ignore the communication.

If you are unsure whether you are in one of the groups listed above contact your GP or clinical specialist for advice.

Your GP or hospital can deduct you from the list once they are satisfied you are not in a high risk group.