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Well yesterday I received a letter from Sajid Javid telling me I can stop shielding now! Dated 17th September- where has it been? How much has that cost?

Waste of time and resources again!

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julie1908 profile image
julie1908

Exactly what I thought i also received another 1 yesterday which i am sure i had already received one weeks ago 🤷‍♀️ x

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Green230461 in reply to julie1908

Talk about lost in the post!

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Boxerlady

Same here - repeat of the email which came ages ago 🙄

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Green230461 in reply to Boxerlady

We don’t need to be told again that we are vulnerable

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springcross

Me too Green. I had it in email form first on 27 September and letter form on 11 October!! It absolutely is a waste of time and resources!

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Green230461 in reply to springcross

I had an email and thought that was the end of it!

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springcross in reply to Green230461

That's exactly what I thought too!

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MadBunny

Yep. Total waste.I had mine a couple of weeks ago. They were sending out e mails before that - same letter.

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Green230461 in reply to MadBunny

What a waste of resources they could have put the money to much better use we can all read an email!

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Green230461

Such a waste of human resources there must have been thousands putting letters into envelops

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HappykindaGal in reply to Green230461

It’s automated. No one is literally stuffing envelopes. It’s all done by machine 😊

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Green230461 in reply to HappykindaGal

Wow! Why can’t we have that for doc appointments. Three weeks and counting still can’t get one!

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HappykindaGal in reply to Green230461

Haha. That would be interesting. Automated doctors. It might catch on as they are using robots for consultations in some places now. Although, it's a bit like an iPad on wheels 🤣

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rounder

I got the same letter on Monday, it's ridiculous.

Neonkittie17 profile image
Neonkittie17 in reply to rounder

Perhaps some people don’t have email. Maybe some senior people? I had the email but no letter.

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rounder in reply to Neonkittie17

True enough. I had the email a while ago and was surprised to them receive a paper copy. Funnily enough I also tend to get something very similar from the city council. I have to say none of it makes me feel any more confident😅

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Neonkittie17 in reply to rounder

My council used to send me emails every week but it stopped after shielding stopped. They were really good in contacting me re my partner getting his vaccines early.

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Green230461 in reply to Neonkittie17

That is good to have a proactive council!

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Neonkittie17 in reply to Green230461

They were excellent I have to say. 👏🏻

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vonniesims in reply to Neonkittie17

I had the letter, but e mail!

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Neonkittie17 in reply to vonniesims

Yes that was mine too via email then a GP reminder. Even though o can’t have my third vaccine for now I’ve to keep receiving the reminders my practice manager said and wait to contact NHS when my B cells are back so I don’t get taken off the list etc.

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Green230461 in reply to Neonkittie17

Not heard from anyone about third jab yet! Got the monster cold at the moment into weeks three so I have enough issues 🌞

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Neonkittie17 in reply to Green230461

Not good is it?! Yes, many issues here unfortunately. I just can’t have a third as I’ve no B cells so shielding continues.

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Green230461 in reply to Neonkittie17

You are not missing much!Good chance to catch up on rubbish tv and slushy reading bliss!

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Neonkittie17 in reply to Green230461

I’m am missing as I can’t walk easily amongst the maskless and failed weight but know what you mean.

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sule

I got the same letter a few days ago. It went in the shredder!

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Green230461 in reply to sule

My shredder is also very busy lately

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Neonkittie17 in reply to Green230461

😁

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Sheila_G

I have had two letters saying the same thing about 2 months apart. I wouldn't mind but if he told me it was safe to stick my hand in the fire I still wouldn't so this is no different. Will continue to keep myself away from unnecessary contact with people. I agree it is a big waste of money.

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Neonkittie17 in reply to Sheila_G

Yes whatever Mr Javid & co say I’m doing what my rheumy advises and what I know is right for me. He’s shown he’s not overly knowledgeable re the immunosuppressed (not an insult, just an observation) and that’s not going to instill much confidence to be advised by someone with much less knowledge then yourself.

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Green230461 in reply to Neonkittie17

He said in an interview that he was aware of immunodeficiency in cancer patients. That’s good to know derrrrrrrrrrr!

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Neonkittie17 in reply to Green230461

Yes he needs some enlightenment!!

CagneysMum profile image
CagneysMum

Me too !!

ABwn profile image
ABwn

Had the same. Complete waste of time and our money.

Bagpuss2021 profile image
Bagpuss2021

I had that letter also. thought it was a total waste of time sending it out.

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