AIBU To Be Genuinely Confused About UK "Shielding Letter"

[DamnYankee]

In US. Very curious about this shielding letter I keep hearing about.
People who get them but don't want them...People who want them but can't get them?
Are they sent from your GP's or specialists?
Since we're hearing obesity is a factor...
They can't be issuing those as well?

I got one. I have a lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe sometimes.

I live alone. I registered on the priority but still struggle to get a delivery. I can get click and collect that my son collects and drops off for me.

I leave the house at the crack of dawn to walk the dogs but I'm back home by 630 am.

I believe I should have received mine.

I also know others that received them for relatives that have died. I don't know anyone that received one for mild asthma.

I haven't seen anything about them lifting it but I have counted 12 weeks since I received it and nothing is keeping me in after that date.

You can get essential supplies through your local council or volunteer group.