@Redcherries
I think I have had them all, particular patronising was the suggestion to play Suduko!
Here they are if want to read them.
NHS Coronavirus Service: Your condition means you may be at high risk of severe illness if you catch Coronavirus. Please remain at home until the end of June unless a healthcare professional tells you to leave. You will get a letter from the NHS to confirm this
Support is available for you if you need it to get help with getting food and basic care. Please complete this short form to tell us whether you need this: www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
If you cannot sign up on the website, call us on 0800 028 8327
The NHS is still here for you. You will get the care you need, but it is more likely to be via phone or online
NHS Coronavirus Service: You can open a window but do not go outside your property. Ask others to take rubbish to bins and to walk any pets.
If you need a repeat prescription, order online via the NHS app or your GP's online services www.nhs.uk/health-at-home
Please ask your family, friends or neighbours to pick up your prescriptions from a pharmacy. Remind them to leave them outside your door.
Wash your hands more often, for at least 20 seconds after contact with anything from the outside and moisturise after.
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NHS Coronavirus Service: Do you live with others? To stay safe from the virus please try to:
- Stay 3 steps away from others
- Sleep separately if you can
- Use separate bathrooms if you can. If you share, use it first and clean between uses
- Eat separately, use separate cutlery, dishcloths, towels
- Clean and wipe down door handles and surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom before use
Only essential carers should visit. Ask people to leave your supplies at your door.
If you haven't registered for help already, you might get a call from the shielding helpline to ask if you need help, please answer this call from 0333 3050466.
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NHS Coronavirus Service: If you live alone, text a friend or a family member to let them know you are following advice to stay at home until it is safer to mix with others. Talk to someone over the phone at least once a day.
If you are working and cannot work from home, let your employer know that you have received these instructions to stay at home from the NHS.
If you get coronavirus symptoms, such as a high temperature or a new persistent cough, seek clinical advice using 111.nhs.uk/service/COVID-19/ as soon as possible. Only call 111 if you can't get online.
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NHS Coronavirus Service: Check you have a few important items for the next few weeks such as fresh, frozen or tinned vegetables, dry food and soap for handwashing. If you need support, use this website to ask for help www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
If you're missing any essential items ask a friend, neighbour or relative to leave a small number of items at your door.
In case you do need to go into hospital during the coming weeks, get a single bag ready with your key health information and essentials for an overnight stay.
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NHS Coronavirus Service: You can do simple things to stay healthy at home:
- Look for ideas for exercises to do at home online
- Do simple stretches and walk around. This may help you rest at night
- Look after your mental wellbeing. There is advice for this on the NHS website
- Spend time doing things you enjoy - reading, cooking or other indoor hobbies
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, drink enough water and avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs
- Try spending time with the windows open to let in fresh air where you can. If you can get out into the garden or sit on your doorstep, but keep 2 meters away from others
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NHS Coronavirus Service: Plan to call a friend or family member at least once every day. Stay socially connected via your phone, internet and social media if you use it. Remember, you're keeping yourself and others safe by staying indoors.
If you are struggling, or finding things hard to cope with, then please call NHS 111 or the Samaritans on 116 123 for help and advice.
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NHS Coronavirus Service: We know staying home until the end of June may be frustrating. Having some structure to your day may help.
Try reading, watching films, learning something new or sudoku. Make a plan for each day in the morning and each week on a Monday.
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NHS Coronavirus Service: Remember, millions of people are staying at home at the moment. You are one of many doing your best to protect yourself, your community and the NHS. Share your staying at home experience over the phone and on social media. Stay apart from others until you are advised that it is safe to return to normal.
Read more about the latest guidance about the virus: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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