Do I need to isolate?

[SarahGard83]

I have leukemia. Due to start chemo next week. I should be self isolating but have hospital appointments 3 times a week. I don't drive so have to catch public transport in order to attend my appointments. Hospital say they can't provide transportation for me. I'm worried sick

 

[mummy2under2]

@admin @Oohthedrama
Is there anyway we can separate this thread/create a new one 'Do I need to isolate?' for the numerous posts asking who/when/why they or their brother-girlfriends-uncles-best friends-sister needs to isolate...?

Becoming overwhelming how many people are seeking advice on here, especially without reading the threads first (appreciate it's moving rapidly)

This thread was originally for updates and general COVID-19 chat.

 

[SarahGard83]

Phone your GP. Depending on where you live there should be something they can offer.

Nothing to be offered. Have spoken with the hospital today

 

[Al26]

If he falls under the high risk category then the gov advice is isolation for 12 weeks for the entire household.
It's not at all helpful but it's to keep him safe.

Thank you for your reply
I saw in the other thread that ACAS have said it's employers discretion whether or not to let people who are vulnerable be off .... This is what's so tricky! It's all just guidance, nothing legal

 

[mummy2under2]

I’m trying not to read too much because I have anxiety as it is. My gran has cancer, diabetes, COPD and has previously had a stroke. My brother still currently lives at home, he works in a bingo hall 4 days a week doing 12 hour shifts. What should he do? I think it’s a massive risk but I also understand he has to work.. Just to add my grans nurses have told her if he shows symptoms he has to move out until it’s clear. He has nowhere to go.

I don’t want to go out in case I catch it. If I do, my gran has no one to look after her

Ahhh sorry babe. Its such a worry
I don't know how people are supposed to be able to earn a living when there's vulnerable people in the house.
In the press conference yesterday they said that anyone that is highrisk needs to self isolate for 12 weeks.
It's not always possible especially when you're providing care.
But based on yesterdaya info, your brother also needs to isolate to avoid passing anything he may catch on to your gran.

Thank you for your reply
I saw in the other thread that ACAS have said it's employers discretion whether or not to let people who .... This is what's so tricky! It's all just guidance, nothing legal

Which is the problem for so many people because noone is legally covered
The government need to buck up and set some actual clear rules so that people know what they HAVE to do.

 

[Jelly Bean]

I have leukemia. Due to start chemo next week. I should be self isolating but have hospital appointments 3 times a week. I don't drive so have to catch public transport in order to attend my appointments. Hospital say they can't provide transportation for me. I'm worried sick

Nothing constructive to offer but I'm so sorry you are having to deal with all of this. Sounds so stressful.

 

[Redblueyellow8]

Great idea!

 

[mummy2under2]

My husband has a health condition that places him in the vulnerable category but can't work from home.

He is not going out at all except driving to and from work.

I am unclear if that counts as social distancing or if he needs to be off work? His work are not understanding of the situation at all :/

If he falls under the high risk category then the gov advice is isolation for 12 weeks for the entire household.
It's not at all helpful but it's to keep him safe.

 

[mummy2under2]

I have leukemia. Due to start chemo next week. I should be self isolating but have hospital appointments 3 times a week. I don't drive so have to catch public transport in order to attend my appointments. Hospital say they can't provide transportation for me. I'm worried sick

I'm so sorry you're having to worry about that on top of everything else you are going through.
Is there a local charity in your area that can potentially help you or a friend or family member?

 

[mummy2under2]

NHS website actually says vulnerable people without symptoms should not socialise and should work from home "where possible" and if not possible wash hands when getting to work or essential appointments.
I think that's why it's so confusing ... I assume it's same for pregnant women in third trimester but not sure.

Which is the opposite to the conference yesterday.
Not surprising no one has a bloody clue what's going on.

 

[SarahGard83]

I'm so sorry you're having to worry about that on top of everything else you are going through.
Is there a local charity in your area that can potentially help you or a friend or family member?

Family all work so they're unable to help with lifts etc. There's nobody else I can ask so I have no choice but to go on public transport

 

[Moomie0812]

Couldn’t of found this thread at a better time! I’m panicking!
if someone has mild asthma... haven’t had an attack for years should they be at school/work?

You should go on the asthma UK site. They will guide you on what to do with mild asthma, I think they mentioned to start taking a preventer (brown) inhaler just in case. Carry your blue inhaler everywhere you go and also wash your hands!!
But then I saw somewhere else asthma sufferers May need to stay isolated for 12 weeks. that was on the sun website mind you

 

[SunshineDreamer]

I have leukemia. Due to start chemo next week. I should be self isolating but have hospital appointments 3 times a week. I don't drive so have to catch public transport in order to attend my appointments. Hospital say they can't provide transportation for me. I'm worried sick

Phone your GP. Depending on where you live there should be something they can offer.

 

[btw]

my toddler has a cough where she is coughing up phlegm. The symptoms say a “dry cough”, does this mean she defo hasn’t got the cornovirus or is it still a worry?

 

[mummy2under2]

Great idea!

Hopefully it'll free up the other thread a bit.

 

[Al26]

My husband has a health condition that places him in the vulnerable category but can't work from home.

He is not going out at all except driving to and from work.

I am unclear if that counts as social distancing or if he needs to be off work? His work are not understanding of the situation at all :/

 

[Babybrain]

My son has had a cold since Monday (snotty nose, sneezing a lot) yesterday he got a cough, but only when he’s sleeping, no sign of it when he’s awake. He had a slight temp that went down with calpol yesterday morning and hasn’t come back....so do I have to is Isolate for 14 days now? It’s so confusing

 

[Fin]

I have leukemia. Due to start chemo next week. I should be self isolating but have hospital appointments 3 times a week. I don't drive so have to catch public transport in order to attend my appointments. Hospital say they can't provide transportation for me. I'm worried sick

Sarah, check if there are any cancer charities in your area that have volunteers who provide hospital transportation. One arranged transportation for my mum last summer when she had treatment. Wishing you all the best with your treatment.

 

[Bec3007]

I’m trying not to read too much because I have anxiety as it is. My gran has cancer, diabetes, COPD and has previously had a stroke. My brother still currently lives at home, he works in a bingo hall 4 days a week doing 12 hour shifts. What should he do? I think it’s a massive risk but I also understand he has to work.. Just to add my grans nurses have told her if he shows symptoms he has to move out until it’s clear. He has nowhere to go.

I don’t want to go out in case I catch it. If I do, my gran has no one to look after her

 

[Eve123]

I’m a nursing student due to start on placement in April, I live at home with my parents who are both high risk- they both have a number of respiratory and heart problems. Uni have said that placements are to continue as normal even though our campus is now closed (I think this is due to the fact they want to use us as extra pairs of hands). I don’t know what to do for the best as I’m worried about bringing the virus home to them. Others in my year have brought similar issues up with lecturers and they just said that we should be extra careful with hygiene and PPE. Should I isolate and refuse to go? Am I overreacting?