NHS category for RA is high, does that mean we are in very vulnerable category and will get the letter?

[Brushwork]

Why don’t they co-ordinate their language?

I think we RA peeps will be self isolating for 12 weeks! Ooh what fun... time to read, sew, knit, garden, train the dog.... Chances of achieving any of that ?

Seriously. Let’s be safe out there...

X

[allanah]

I'm gonna do it anyway.... pretend I'm in a flare do staying in lol

[Mmrr]

It all depends upon the medication you take, see the pinned post by Victoria from NRAS. RA itself won't put you into the high risk category.

[Brushwork in reply to Mmrr]

Yes, I read all NHS info and Gov uk. It is they who will decide, I know. Just made a point that their terminology is different!

[Mmrr in reply to Brushwork]

👍

[HappykindaGal]

I very much doubt it. Asthmatics are at a higher risk. The letter is only going to 1.5 million and there are over 5 million asthmatics alone.

I believe it said last night that it’s going to people who have had transplants, have cystic fibrosis and some blood cancers.

[KittyJ]

This came out yesterday

rheumatology.org.uk/Portals...

[Ruby2002 in reply to KittyJ]

That’s very helpful, thank you.

[Pea3 in reply to KittyJ]

That is the clearest info so far, thanks for that.

[Paulajolo in reply to KittyJ]

Thank you great info.

[Bryu in reply to KittyJ]

Very useful and clear information thank you

[banjo1964]

i am at home awaiting my letter so i am going to do my cross stitch,gardening and harness train my parrot

[KittyJ in reply to banjo1964]

Are you still just taking methotrexate banjo?

[banjo1964 in reply to KittyJ]

i am yes will take it until i am advised to stop by my consultant stay safe

[KittyJ in reply to banjo1964]

Only mtx and no co-morbidities comes in the moderate section, these people will not get a letter. Here’s the chart to check for yourself 😊You stay safe too.

rheumatology.org.uk/Portals...

[eastbournelady in reply to KittyJ]

Thank you for posting that graph very helpful oops got to stay in!!!!

[Stowe]

Thanks for the link, I've checked and I'm going to be staying in for 3 months. Stay safe everyone. X