Welcome news.....Post briefing text message from ScotGov to sheilders in Scotland.

[Sockknitter]

GOV.SCOT

The current infection rate is low enough for us to change our shielding advice. You can now go out for a walk, wheel, run or cycle, if you stay 2 metres away from other people. From Friday 19 June, you can choose to meet people from one other household outdoors each day. You can also take part in other non-contact outdoor leisure activities in your local area. To stay safe, please avoid busy areas and stay 2 metres apart from everyone. Don't forget everyone needs to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds as soon as you get back home. There is more guidance at mygov.scot/shielding

[happytulip]

Scotland are doing this so much better than England. Treating shielders with dignity and respect and not an after thought.

Sorry if that offends anyone but I it's just how I feel.

Well done Scotland.

[Eiram50 in reply to happytulip]

Agreed

[Brushwork]

Yes.

[allanah]

Now you will feel like us in England , it's strange thinking , should I go out? where can I go , how do I do it safely .... etc etc . Here if you need to chat !!!!!

[charisma]

I hope we all get better tailored advice for health conditions, by 31st July, as was mentioned a few weeks ago. Meantime, the freedom we now have feels so very good!

[Scottishlad]

I'm sure a lot of effort is going on to try to tailor advice to individuals. My case will be simple just methotrexate and Cimzia with no underlying conditions. Other people will obviously have a combination of conditions and treatments.

Saw Jason Leach on BBC Breakfast this morning. Such a good communicator. Obviously on top of the subject and able to explain things in a clear and unambiguous way. We are lucky to have someone like him advising government.

[Leics]

Well I went out for my first lone walk yesterday for the first time since mid February. I’m lucky it was peeing it down with rain and I didn’t see a soul as a result of it. I think we as shielders whether it be in Scotland or England feel we need concise information to help us to merge back out into the world. Got to say I didn’t walk very far as I’m not able to but I wasn’t in the least bit concerned which sort of surprised me. The last thing any of us need to feel is forgotten and ignored. Information is key whoever it comes from as long as it’s well informed and with our interests at heart.

[Fifi2]

We need clear gov advice here .

I’m being unfurloughed at the end of June and expected to return to work .

I’m cabin crew and really don’t feel safe getting on a plane and serving passengers .

Company will only follow gov guidelines so thy need to get a move on and give it !

Rant over . Phew I feel better for that

[Denise64 in reply to Fifi2]

Hi

I'm in the same boat, I work in a small independent jewellery store.

I'm absolutely worried to death that it wont be safe for me to return to work.

As much as that they are putting safety measures in ,just how safe is it and I dont drive n there is no way I'm going on public transport.

I love my job but I value my life n the life of my 97 year old mum of whome I'm shielding with .

Keeping me awake at night this is.

Xx D

[Fifi2 in reply to Denise64]

Ah it’s such a worry isn’t it

I went for a Picnic last week it felt very strange being outside I don’t feel safe ...guessing ive been inside too long

[Denise64 in reply to Fifi2]

Yeah sure is, I'm actually struggling with anxiety now the thought of getting back to the outside new world we live in.

Can your airline company not give you another role within the company that's less risky for now.

Whereas mine job is face to face with joe public x

[Mmrr]

I thoroughly enjoyed my wee outing yesterday and really value the way in which Scotland has kept us shielders informed recently.