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Mintea

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« Reply #1245 on: April 04, 2020, 09:29:16 AM »

It seems to me that there are a lot of very vulnerable people who arent on the government list which includes very specific categories. I tried to register my husband who has decompensated liver disease and would be extremely ill if he caught the virus but was told he didnt fall into one of the specific groups. This means it is impossible to get any home delivery slots and so I have to risk going to the shops which makes me really anxious as I'm terrified of picking it up and passing it on to him.
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suzysunday

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« Reply #1246 on: April 04, 2020, 10:13:49 AM »

I really feel for those who live alone at this time, especially if self isolating. 
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Tc

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« Reply #1247 on: April 04, 2020, 11:08:21 AM »

Suzy. It sucks  trust me.  I have astma so would probably qualify for the list. But I am mobile and I dont want to take away from those who ae not or the elderly.

Mintea. It's the same situation with my uncle.  It seems people have fallen through the cracks with this extremely vulnerable list. Maybe you should try contact your gp. Although my aunt did that and was told even though my uncle must shield that "if he doesnt qualify under the list " then that's it!!

Let's hope it comes to light that many have fallen through the cracks.  I guess we should all be contacting local MPs to bring it into focus.

I suggested my aunt she contacts age concern. To see if they can do anything.  With your husband is there any info on the British liver trust site?
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Sparrow

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« Reply #1248 on: April 04, 2020, 11:23:22 AM »

My sister, who has bad asthma, received a text from her Surgery telling her to isolate.  Luckily she is getting Sainsbury orders with not to much bother.
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Tc

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« Reply #1249 on: April 04, 2020, 11:48:06 AM »

Teresa. You make a good point. Being stuck indoors alone is still a small price to pay for keeping safe.

Sending love ❤
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Joaniepat

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« Reply #1250 on: April 04, 2020, 12:39:07 PM »

I really feel for those who live alone at this time, especially if self isolating.
The thought of being stuck indoors with someone you don't get on with, or who is in anyway abusive, makes my blood run cold. They are the ones I really feel for.

JP x
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Pennyfarthing

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« Reply #1251 on: April 04, 2020, 01:22:19 PM »

Thing is penny,on the news tonight it now says you CAN go for a drive as long as it's only 5 mins from your home,none of it makes any sense

yes I read that too jaypo but the person I mentioned did a 24 mile round trip. 
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Tc

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« Reply #1252 on: April 04, 2020, 02:08:59 PM »

The 5 mile thing seems like an extension of lockdown. Keeping people in their own "zones"
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Sparrow

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« Reply #1253 on: April 04, 2020, 02:30:46 PM »

Is it 5 miles or 5 minutes??
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Tc

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« Reply #1254 on: April 04, 2020, 02:55:22 PM »

My bad. I misread it. X
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Sparrow

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« Reply #1255 on: April 04, 2020, 03:40:29 PM »

To be honest it probably works out the same either way.
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CLKD

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« Reply #1256 on: April 04, 2020, 04:11:46 PM »

In our area it's 5 miles.

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Pennyfarthing

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« Reply #1257 on: April 04, 2020, 04:23:40 PM »

It definitely said ?a five minute drive?.
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CLKD

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« Reply #1258 on: April 04, 2020, 05:00:27 PM »

That won't do vehicles any good at all  ::) and I can't get anywhere in 5. mins. in our car. 
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CLKD

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« Reply #1259 on: April 04, 2020, 05:03:18 PM »

I remember whilst growing up people talking about what they would do when "The 4 minute warning went off"  ::) of course men had different ideas to women ;-)
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