Shielding

[Matalow]

At last letter arrived from Scot gov today.I must have been at the bottom of the list.We are managing ok at the moment but at least we can get a priority shop if needed.

Hope everyone is managing ok.

Regards Mike

[charisma]

I got the Scottish Gov letter that is going to everyone; almost the same as the UK Gov letter already received weeks ago.

Guess you mean a shielding letter? Mine came from Rheumatology Dept but was worded identically to those sent by Gov. The senders vary from from region to region, it seems.

Rather late, for you, at sixth week of lockdown. But you know now where you stand and can prove it and contact services for support too.

[dawkin_S]

That's good news - at least it's official now, and, as Charisma says, you can now get the priority slots for shopping and any other help you need too.

[rab1874]

Better late than never,I got mine last week xxx

[Stowe]

Should be getting mine shortly.

[Ruth12345]

I got mine on Monday and had a call from local authority last week. I said the only thing I needed was a supermarket slot for personal things. We have fresh veg delivered and someone who gets the odd thing but im not asking others to buy toiletries as they are getting things for about 4 people as well as her own family. As yet no supeemarkwt slot. Hay ho.

[Mmrr]

Good news

[Shalf]

Good to hear Mike x

[ldwilliams]

Some links for you

england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/...

All people who have received the letter should register with the Government’s website: gov.uk/coronavirus-extremel... will help you to access support with activities such as obtaining food packages or medications.Even if you do not need any support with daily tasks, please do register with this website to let Government knowyour current situation.If you do not register you may receive a phone call to ask whether you need any help.

gov.uk/coronavirus-extremel...

[NannyNooNoo]

My hubby had his letter today, though he’s been shielding since mid March anyway. 12 (more) weeks, from 27 April. I think another 12 weeks is the ‘powers that be’ way of ensuring the more vulnerable people stay home whilst, at some point, they start relaxing the lockdown. We’re very lucky in that we have fields at both ends of our very short road, so we are able to go for a walk without seeing a soul. Challenge will come when I head back to work ................