Breaking shielding advice

Been shielding since the very start of this but have been going out on my daily walks on the advice of my kidney nurse so I don't end up going mental behind closed doors. I do and have avoided all contact with everyone as has the family as we also receive our shopping by delivery too. Living in Scotland I know from next week I can start going out officially for walks but unless I did do what I was doing I believe I would have suffered big time. Anyway back to the major point I have in the last couple of days broke the rules completely and ended up visiting my elderly parents who weren't shielding but look after themselves and each other. My dad is a carer for my mum and she suffers from Parkinsons and needs help 24/7 but through all this my dad has been sent to the hospital for scans and its been discovered that the carer now needs to be cared for himself. Long term it doesn't look good for them and help will be needed but I had to go down to speak to nhs officials and help out as they are going to need more help than ever before unfortunately. Also had to go down to help move a bed as they are getting a hospital bed delivered too. Always wear a mask and sanitise on a regular basis too. This is the last thing I need when supposedly looking after myself but this is a strange situation and under the circumstances it had to be done. This lock down has been one hell of a pain in the backside.

[Crazy_Cat_Woman]

Hi Kitman1

I think you are justified in visiting your parents because they are are in genuine need of your care and support. People have been allowed to travel to take care of a sick relative from the very start of lockdown. I am sure that you are doing everything you can to keep yourself safe when out and about.

It must be so hard for you having to organise care for your parents at this difficult time and I wish you all the best. I hope your parents get all the support they need.

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Thank you

[Kevin53]

You are very justified, your parents need support. You are taking sensible precautions. Best wishes Kevin

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Cheers

[KatieRL]

I am also shielding (SLE/Transplant) and have only been out in the car twice since the beginning of March (and I didn't get out!) and I've been for a handful of walks. I know if I catch this virus the likelihood of recovery is slim so that was my decision. However, I do not have parents who need me and if my dear mum & dad were still alive, I would have done the same as you, no question. Just look after yourself and it sounds like you are taking all the right precautions. xxx

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Thank you

[Roarah]

I wish both your patents the best and am so sorry you are all dealing with so many additional issued other than just the pandemic. Enjoy your time together.

[Runquik123]

Hello Kitman 1. I've noticed you are only 18 miles from me. I like you was only shielding and originally got shopping delivered but eventually I decided to visit the local co-op as I could see that they were limiting only 3 people in the shop at any one time so I felt it quite safe. My son has chronic asthma and my husband has walking issues and doesn't leave the house unless I go with him. I now go to the shops regularly as I feel it is very safe - most of the stores sanitiser the trollies and have sanitiser for customers to use and limit the number of people entering. I have got stage 5 CKD but not on dialysis and luckily I don't have any real side effects apart from anaemia for which I get Epo injections.