Just a quick question

[rustydog]

Hello all. I’m asking this on behalf of my mum. She has Alzheimer’s and around 10 years ago she was diagnosed with CLL, up till now she hasn’t had to have any treatment for her CLL. We are in the U.K. We are being told that if you fall under the very vulnerable group you must stay in isolation for 12 weeks. Mum hasn’t had a letter yet but do patients with CLL fall under this category?

Many thanks

[HAIRBEAR_UK Founder Admin]

Most definitely rustydog, people living with any type of blood cancer, whether having active treatment or not must isolate, mum has other challenges and managing isolation will be more challenging please you can contact our nurse helpline and advocacy team below for more information.

You may also find this information from Leukaemia care helpful. answering FAQs and helping break down UK guidance and provision to help you

UK - Self-isolation/shielding for people with blood cancers – FAQs

leukaemiacare.org.uk/suppor...

For more information about self-isolation, including help finding financial support, dealing with employers and assistance with the government support, please email [e-mail]. You can also call our helpline: 08088 010 444, or use our whatsapp service: 07500068065 and the team will pass on your message to the advocacy team when needed.

Best wishes

Nick

[rustydog in reply to HAIRBEAR_UK]

Thank you so much. Take care