Sign up for coronavirus support for the extremely vulnerable

laura222

Hi all!

My friend sent me this, not sure what it will be. As I write this it isn’t open yet, but suggests that you can register for support if you’re extremely vulnerable.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable

Adrian_Scope

Thanks @laura222. It'll be interesting to read once they've released more information.

laura222

Yes, not sure what it'll be, but hopefully it will be something that can help people out!

Chloe_Alumni

Thank you for sharing this @laura222! 

worried33

Thank you for sharing, and someone just posted on the supermarket thread also, I am not within their list of criteria, but I registered anyway, although I have been in the past told I had deformed blood which I believe is that blood sickle disease.

jacksprat

The crireria in the HMG form do not include disability alone.  I failed the test, and cannot walk or write!  It targets people with specific illnesses that make covid-19 especially dangerous.

laura222

I registered anyway too on the advice of my doctor. She let me know that unfortunately the Government weren't putting my condition on the official list, so I wouldn't receive one of the letters but that I should register anyway. I feel lucky though that as things stand I don't need any of the support that can be offered.

worried33

has anyone heard anything after registering for this list?

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @worried33, just wanted to check in to see you have heard anything?

worried33

No I havent heard anything Chloe.

Chloe_Alumni

I hope it's soon @worried33! Is there anything we can do to help?

thespiceman

Hello @Cressida   Sorry to hear that you had problems with the specific criteria regarding vulnerable people..

Please I did apply myself got turned down.

Opinion is the criteria qualifying is too narrow and should be every one who needs it, regardless.

Please if you suffering have problems this may help you.

The Police of my area where I live issued a note to all householders. Offering support and help.

Consider your own Police force might be doing the same.

Also the following organisations.

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk

https://www.redcross.org.uk

Please can I add further if you need any assistance advice and guidance on food that you have recipes, ideas and suggestions happy to help.

One other supermarket delivery slots are available if you need to apply.

Only problem is being up early or staying up late to find them . Be patient tolerant and hopefully one will emerge.

I know a stressful anxious time please if I can help or need to ask anything please do.

I am supportive and do understand.

Please take care, keep in touch and safe.

@thespiceman

worried33

Chloe_Scope said:

I hope it's soon @worried33! Is there anything we can do to help?

There is no immediate emergency I do have lots of tinned food, and still some frozen food, my concern is when it all runs out and if I cannot book any more deliveries, and I prefer to be eating healthier fresh food when I can.

I have noticed wiltshire farm foods seems to have no problems with slots, so I can use them if needs be but I have been trying to avoid them as I put on a lot of weight eating their meals and I am already obese.

As far as scope is concerned I feel they could have started awareness of the issue, like a petition or news article, but I guess that might be considered excessive if they feel not enough people are affected by this.  I did make a change.org petition, and passed it to a few disabled people, they didnt sign it, either they dont agree with me, or they worried about their names been on there, I am also worried my name is on it so didnt spread it any further.

I am going to edit my next 2 asda orders, so they have lots of excess items so having large amounts not delivered wont be so so bad.

Adrian_Scope

worried33 said:

Chloe_Scope said:

I hope it's soon @worried33! Is there anything we can do to help?

As far as scope is concerned I feel they could have started awareness of the issue, like a petition or news article, but I guess that might be considered excessive if they feel not enough people are affected by this.  I did make a change.org petition, and passed it to a few disabled people, they didnt sign it, either they dont agree with me, or they worried about their names been on there, I am also worried my name is on it so didnt spread it any further.

Hi @worried33. Scope is in contact with government and are trying to raise awareness of the issues we're being told disabled people are encountering, but you can make your voice heard by sharing your experience with us and we'll make sure the government hear about it.

worried33

I filled it in Adrian but not sure why personal identifying information, I would rather have done it anonymous, but given the circumstances we in I did the form.  Thanks

thespiceman

Hello @Cressida   Thank you for kind words please ask me anything I can help with.

Please take care, safe.

@thespiceman

worried33

Chloe_Scope said:

I hope it's soon @worried33! Is there anything we can do to help?

Chloe I have now heard from them.

Got sent a text on Friday stating I am been considered for the list even though I answered no to the question, the same text said my name is been passed onto the supermarket's even if I dont get put on the list, I may have misunderstood it though.

My GP I spoke to on Thursday.

tej

Hi i am TEJ and here behalf of my wife Kumari. She got letter from GP.She hasn't got her own email

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worried33

NHS Shield department rang me sunday but I missed the call, they rang me again 10 mins ago, but signal was bad and the call died.

They didnt try to ring me back and the number they rang from doesnt take inbound calls, the fact they didnt ring me back doesnt seem to bode well? is there a way to ask for them to call me again?

thespiceman

Hello @tej    Pleased to meet you.

Thank you  for joining and sharing.

Please you could set up an email with your broadband provider.

For your wife, contact them.

Please if you need anything else please ask.

Please take care.

@thespiceman

thespiceman

Hello @worried33   Sorry to hear this have the other number could ask them to contact NHS Shield.

0800 028 8327

This is for Coronavirus lines for vulnerable people.

If you phone not good do you have landline or ask them to text you or use Email.

Just suggestions.

@thespiceman