Corona Virus Concerns

OH brue it goes to show this is all a very steep learning curve and we should all stay at home! The doctors are trying to do their best but we've never been here before, well not since the likes of the plague! I'm certainly not planning on visiting doctors or hospital unless there is ABSOLUTELY no alternative.

I do have to collect some prescription drugs later this week. I can go in the car, the windows are full length and I aim to be the only person in there. I'll be armed with my mild bleach solution and cloth!.......

No we dont have any letter re health, just going to hope friends and neighbours can keep up their good work.

B2, I've just had a look for the vulnerable registration link it's HERE

Thanks brue I think it's the one I've done. I'll check it through again, cant hurt! Might be one for milliehull and Wherenext to checkout too.

Yes, I hope it helps anyone who needs it. If only I could get this done for my neighbours but I think their relatives should be sorting this one?

I've filled it out again, they say there will be no confirmation email. I suspect that whilst I'm ok there wouldn't be help?? It talks about food allergies and parcels being left on the doorstep for now.

You will not receive an email or text message to confirm that you’ve registered.

If you have not received a letter from the NHS or been contacted by your GP or hospital clinician, you should contact them to confirm that you’re considered extremely vulnerable. You may not get the support you need if you do not contact them.

What happens next
You’ll only get support if you asked for it and you have a medical condition which makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus.

It may take time for you to get support. If you have urgent care or support needs then contact your local authority. Contact your GP or hospital clinician directly if you have urgent medical needs.

Wherever possible you should continue to rely on friends, family and wider support to help you meet your needs.

There’s also guidance on shielding and things you should do if you’re extremely vulnerable to coronavirus.

One of the questions asks if you have friends neighbours to assist. You can register for someone else, so maybe you should register them brue, their family may just say yes they have help!!

The boots pharmacy on the isle only allows 1 person in at a time, there are Perspex screens to protect the staff and visitors.

The staff have placed chairs outside at 3 m intervals so those that are unable to stand can sit and wait. If the pharmacy is very busy with a longer queue outside, a staff member collates everyone's names then collects their scripts for them, or at least has them ready in advance as you get nearer the front, Quite an efficient system. we were there less than 5 mins to collect OH scripts.

All the other shops are using the distancing and restriction of numbers  that seems to be the norm now there are still shortage of items on some of the shelves but nothing to be concerned about.

Took Bramble our dawg to the heights again today the council have listened and placed large stone blocks across all the parking areas, except one which has 3 'travellers' vans pitched on it. Bramble hates hands so will not let anyone touch him anyway so no CVD risk from him!

I was speaking to a delivery van driver this afternoon about traffic, he said the main roads are empty but driving through town (Weymouth) it was as busy as ever! However the beach was empty......

A hotel in Weymouth (Rembrant) has now turned into a minor hospital to help free up beds, I think it is for long term elderly patients which in a way will remove them from the potential for covid at a mainstream hospital. They are getting 5 star hotel meals instead of hospital food as a bonus.

Will have another think about it B2... need a tactical solution without treading on toes etc etc...

edit Rajohno, I thought it looked very comfortable at the hotel and I hope the scheme works out well, saw it on local TV tonight.

Brue you could always abort the form if you dont feel comfortable as you go along answering questions. It asks no questions about who is registering the vunerable. Very tricky situation 😯

The situation is different here in Wales, Bakers. I won't be counted as being in the "Shielded" group as I have Mrs WN who can act as my support. 

So it's back to visits to the loo just gone midnight.

I think we are the same in reality Wherenext. Like you a nocturnal call of nature means a complete wake up and log on. Chuck a few bits in the basket to secure the slot and back to sleep. Gee reminds my of very early days of parenthood - well actually its quieter 😂😂😂

Good job we're not close neighbours we could be the subject of unwanted gossip 😱 😉😂