Am I in a vulnerable group?

[rafe21]

Recent comments from the health nurses have said people with heart disease are in a vulnerable group. I had an aortic valve replacement 2 years ago but have not received any contact from the NHS. Am I in a vulnerable group?

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Someone asked a similar question, my reply -

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

[Munkyboy]

Hi there, I had an avr in Feb and asked my cardiologist the same question on my last visit. He said I was in a much better position now than before. Gp had a slightly different opinion.

Short story is that I'm going with the over 75 group (I'm 42) and not the super high risk had a letter from NHS group. So stay at home, get your food and supplies delivered or someone to bring them to you and only go out for exercise. Don't forget to stay safe!

[Alison_L in reply to Munkyboy]

And be as much of a lert as possible

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