Shall I continue to go into work,or wait and see if I am advised to self isolate ? I work in a High Street store which is staying open, I have cirrhosis and take propananol and was very ill but seem fairly healthy now. Thanks
To work or not to work,that is the que... - British Liver Trust
To work or not to work,that is the question
My thoughts would be to self isolate. Anyone who has an underlying health condition is at risk. I have asthma and mild liver fibrosis and I'm self isolating and I'm 37 so wouldn't be considered old but not young either lol. It's better to be safe x
Hi Tracy
I too would recommend isolation due to your health but only you can make that final decision .
I wish you all the best and please keep safe in the meantime.
Trish x
Hi tracyliz agree with others don't take any risks especially if you have other people dependant on you. Take good care
I have no idea what I should do. I work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in a Pre-Admission Unit at our local hospital. The Unit will close as planned surgeries are cancelled and staff will be redeployed onto the wards. My Consultant said I have a compromised Immune System and should NOT work on a ward environment and he would support me in staying off work. Occupational Health have a different view however. They say I am high risk but not VERY high risk so will be fine on any ward that's not A&E, ITU or Infectious Diseases. I have NO clues what's safest for me.
Gosh that is a predicament, I thought mine was bad enough ...... not sure but do whatever is best for you health wise.
I think you consultant has the upper hand here. Take his advice, stay off work and look after yourself . Stay safe, stay well
Laura xx
Hi beautysmum
Like I said earlier to Tracy that only you can make that decision but if it was me I would self isolate as this is one nasty virus.
Please take care in the meantime but think deeply! I too have an autoimmune disorder and cannot risk an infection flare up
Love Trish x
I am in the same situation. I have asthma and other respiratory problems and my partner has cirrhosis. I work in a well-known convenience store and am really stressing that I have to carry on going to work until the government tells us to self-isolate. I'm being extra cautious with the hand washing and hand sanitising, but I don't even WANT to be around people that closely. If I self-isolate now, I won't be paid.
It seems to have been overlooked with schools and other issues getting more priority. It's also the over-70s that were mentioned, and no more has been said. I THINK that the NHS is only contacting those who are in the super high-risk category, such as cancer sufferers and others with suppressed immunology , but I may be wrong. I assume that others will be "notified" as part of a news briefing. I will post on here if I find out anything x