For those that fall within NHS Lanarkshire region

[Froggie70]

Hi

Apologies I know the following information will only apply to a small number of people on our site but if you sit within the NHS Lanarkshire region of Scotland I’ve attached a link below that provides some clear information, especially the ‘Implications for Rheumatic Disease treatment’ section.

nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/...

Hope this helps. Stay safe. 🙂

[CarolMcl]

Hi, thanks for the information. I've got 2 scheduled appointments for Respiratory and Rheumatology in April, as yet I've not received any notification

[Froggie70 in reply to CarolMcl]

Hi Carol, I’ve got one for 1st May, like you not heard anything yet but am preparing myself for mine to be cancelled. Take care.

[CarolMcl in reply to Froggie70]

Let's hope not, will let you know if I receive anything. Stay safe

[Froggie70 in reply to CarolMcl]

Likewise if I get a call or letter I will let you know🙂

[eekt]

I'm deeply impressed your Rheumatology dept has a website! My local general was just on the BBC news, doing some deep cleaning at last..

It's in line with guidance:

'• Consider postponing long-term follow-up patients until the crisis has passed.'

england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/...

Second bottom line

Stay safe

xxx

[Froggie70 in reply to eekt]

I’m quite surprised tbh, but on this occasion they seem to be organised. I do expect to be getting a call to cancel my appointment. I’m due to be starting a new additional drug, not sure what though because I had a bad reaction to Hydroxychloroquine (typical seeing as what’s all over the news just now). MTX isn’t cutting it any more but I will just need to hope my flares don’t get worse.

Thanks for attaching the link.

Take care 🙂

[eekt in reply to Froggie70]

The guideline also suggests telephone appointments for a change in meds, new symptoms etc...HCQ didn't go down well with me

Ask for a telephone consultation so at least you could have a back-up prescription should they want to cancel and things take a turn

Be safe xxx

[Froggie70 in reply to eekt]

Yeah that sounds like a plan. Take care. XX