Dilemma

[Jlah]

I have ET as does my mum who is 75. Can I go and stay with her for the next 12 weeks or do I have to live on my own. V worried as 150 miles from my family and due to being ill just as I moved to Hereford last year I have no support network. How am I going to get food etc. Look after my dog etc. Sorry not trying to be negative or cause concern but I don’t feel messages have been clear by the government and actually the vulnerable have been exposed by no thought about how they get food and all being sent to supermarkets which are probably rife environments for spread. We need people at the top who truly understand disability/vulnerability.

On a positive I’m going to take Bertie for a walk across some fields and hug a tree. Take care all. Jacquie x

[jillydabrat]

Morning Jacque

If you are sure you and your mum have not been in contact with anybody who is sick then I would say go to your mum. As long as you both self isolate then you will be fine.

There are a number of volunteer schemes who are delivering groceries. Our local council has opened a scheme where you register with them if you are a vulnerable and then when you need shopping you go on the Council website and press the “I need help” button and then you get a call from the local street wardens asking what you need. I urge you to phone your local council, or your mums if you go to her, and ask them if they are operating such a scheme. If they are not doing this they will advise you who to contact.

Just keep yourself safe. If you have a car take yourself out for a drive in the country for some fresh air.

We are all here for help, advice and company.

Take care

Jill

xxxx

[Jlah in reply to jillydabrat]

Thanks Jill. You our knowledge we have not been in contact with someone who has the symptoms. I’ve self-isolated since Tuesday pm and my mum Thursday (she had hospital appointment they wanted her to attend). My fear is waiting 14 days and then finding the motorway/routes into North Devon closed. They are getting v anxious about letting in ‘outsiders’ down there. Ie lots of people from London going down for a long holiday and putting the locals at risk. Jx

[hunter5582 in reply to Jlah]

You might want to think about this as relative vs absolute risk . There are no complete guarantees no matter what you do. It about reducing your risk to an acceptable level. If you are concerned about there ultimately being travel restrictions, then which thing do you want to risk? In these stressful times, I think it is very important to objectively calculate our risks and make the most rationale choices we can. There are few absolutes. Black and white choices are rare. Ultimately it may be more a matter of which risk(s) you choose to take. Your preferences and your personal value system will ultimately drive your choice. Based on what you describe, going to spend the time with your Mom seems like a reasonable choice.

[Jlah in reply to hunter5582]

Thanks hunter. You sum it up v well. I am weighing the risks. Slightly more safe on my own but then mental health will be an issue and stress certainly brings on all the nasty bits of ET for me. On a happier note I’m going to post a picture of Bertie on his walk this am. Take care Jx

[Chaz1]

If you google the Governments most recent update it states that from Tuesday there is a website for those who need assistance while in isolation, this includes food, meds etc.... They will organise the deliveries & initially they said it would be free for a little while. Whether you travel now to be with your mum is upto yiu and whether you can do it safely. Stay safe x