People Who Are Shielding

[Barsel]

As one of those who comes under this category, I'm not sure what the rules are. Originally I thought I could go out as from June 25th, this would have been 12 weeks since I received the letter,and now Boris has been talking about the 'bubble' as from this weekend but then it says, 'This does not apply to people who are shielding' but it doesn't say when this will apply. I am desperate to go and see my new baby granddaughter but I have no idea when that will be.Would my GP know?

[Patsy33]

Just read this, from Bubble Support rules.

What about vulnerable people who are shielding?

At the moment, officials say it is too soon for them to be able to join support bubbles.
They will eventually relax it further, according to Boris.

Hang in there Barsel x

[Patsy33]

https://www.itv.com/news/2020-06-12/support-bubbles-who-can-now-meet-up-indoors-from-saturday/

[woofgang]

Barsel they aren't rules but strong advice. could your kids come to you and you could meet in the garden socially distanced? have you had time outside yet?

[woofgang]

From the website
"This guidance is still advisory. You will not be fined or sanctioned if you prefer to follow the guidance on staying alert and safe (social distancing). You may also choose to remain in your own home at all times if you do not feel comfortable with any form of contact with others. However, careful time outside in the fresh air is likely to make you feel better in yourself."

[dannyk13]

From today people who have been shielding will be allowed to meet family members indoors with an overnight stay if so wished.

[Vagus]

Go and see her Barsel. I too am shielding but if I was you I’d go.

[Barsel]

Danny have you got a link to that info? The info that Patsy's link says too early for people who are shielding.

woodgang I'm not sure about them coming to me as my daughter might not be taking the chance of bringing baby out just yet as she is only 8 days old.
Do you think it would be worth asking my GP? I have a telephone consultation booked for Monday to discuss some new medication I'm on, would it be worth asking her as she knows what my underlying illness's are and whether they are not that bad.

[Barsel]

Sorry woofy, gave you e new name there.:-) x

[Barsel]

a not e for goodness sake!

[Eve]

The Government website has the following section: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/meeting-people-from-outside-your-household

"If you are clinically extremely vulnerable (shielding)

Unfortunately, we cannot advise anyone who is shielding to form a support bubble at this stage. However, we know how hard it is for people who are shielding and have been keeping this advice under close review. We will be setting out further advice for this specific group next week, now that the peak of the pandemic is past.

Those who are shielding are still advised to maintain strict social distancing and stay 2 metres apart from others – including those they live with".

[dannyk13]

Barsei, afraid no link, but heard Boris announce it and it was just on Global News at 2pm.

[Barsel]

Thanks for that Eve, lets hope next week brings good news.

[Barsel]

danny it's sooooo confusing.

[dannyk13]

Eve, the latest is that, in the circumstances of the shielded meeting family,social distance does not apply.

[dannyk13]

Barsei, what I heard was quite simple really.

[dannyk13]

From the Government dated today 13/6/20.
//single adult households – in other words adults who live alone or with dependent children only – can form a ‘support bubble’ with one other household. All those in a support bubble will be able to spend time together inside each others’ homes, including overnight, without needing to stay 2 metres apart//

[Toorak]

From the same website updated today

If you are clinically extremely vulnerable (shielding)
Unfortunately, we cannot advise anyone who is shielding to form a support bubble at this stage. However, we know how hard it is for people who are shielding and have been keeping this advice under close review. We will be setting out further advice for this specific group next week, now that the peak of the pandemic is past.

Those who are shielding are still advised to maintain strict social distancing and stay 2 metres apart from others – including those they live with.

[ubasses]

This is dated yesterday and explains it quite well.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/what-do-the-new-lockdown-rules-mean-for-people-with-heart-conditions

[dannyk13]

Apologies, I missed the bit about persons who are shielding.

[Toorak]

I am surprised that they haven’t made the advice about those shielding more prominent