AIBU to ask whether anyone else got an email about being eligible for covid treatment?

[JetTail]

I received an email a few days ago which was in my Junk folder. It's apparently from the gov (legitimate looking links https gov.uk etcc) but it basically says that you are eligible for treatment for covid due to one or more conditions you have. It doesn't say WHAT treatment or indeed what conditions make me eligible. Is this spam or real? What is the treatment does anyone know?

I haven't clicked on the links as I was almost scammed by 'my bank' last week so I literally trust nothing now.

And if it is legitimate, does anyone know what the treatment is?
It says something like, report your home test (and I had tried to order some home tests about 10 days ago but the website said none were available but then they arrived in the post - so maybe for the reasons in the email/not because I tried ordering them?)
I am just a little sceptical about reporting a positive test (I have not yet tested positive for covid) and being put on some trial treatment or something.

Yes. I did.
It's genuine.
But they only take 450 participants per day Monday to Friday and you have to sign up within 5 days of testing positive and I tried every day but it always said they'd had the max number.

Can you post a screenshot of the email?

It certainly sounds like you, or someone you care for is eligible as you have been sent out to everyone eligible. This is the link to see if you have any if the conditions mentioned www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-care-and-treatments-for-coronavirus/treatments-for-coronavirus/

Oh thank you for the reply. Ok, I'll save it then.
Do you mind me asking whether asthma is the condition?
Or were you told what condition qualified you?
And what is the treatment?

Sorry that should say, you have been sent the tests.

@ImBurtMacklin

Can you post a screenshot of the email?

I can try, but I have no idea how to blur out content. Give me a minute.

digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus/panoramic-trial

Dear full name,

Important information about new treatments for coronavirus
Your medical records currently show you might be suitable for treatments if you get coronavirus.

You may have received a version of this letter before. It has been updated because the Government has changed the way you test for coronavirus. From 1 April you should check coronavirus symptoms using lateral flow tests, not a PCR test.

This letter explains that:
You should keep lateral flow tests at home
You should take a test if you have coronavirus symptoms. Important: You must report your test result.
If you test positive, the NHS will contact you about treatments.
For more information visit: www.nhs.uk/CoronavirusTreatments

Why are we sending you this letter?
Health experts have looked at the health conditions which put people at more risk from coronavirus. Those health conditions have been agreed by UK chief medical officers.

We are contacting you because your medical records currently show that you have one or more of these health conditions. This means that treatments might be suitable for you if a test confirms you have coronavirus.

These treatments can stop you from getting seriously ill and need to be given quickly after you start to have symptoms.

1. You should keep lateral flow tests at home

The UK Health Security Agency will send you one pack of lateral flow tests by 12 April. Only use them if you develop symptoms. If you run out, you can order more from www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests or by calling 119.

You can use any lateral flow tests supplied by the Government. Tests bought from a shop cannot currently be registered via GOV.UK or 119 and you will not be contacted about treatment if you test positive using these tests.

If you were previously sent a PCR test you can keep it. You might be asked to take a PCR if you receive treatment from the NHS.

1. You should take a test if you have coronavirus symptoms

If you have coronavirus symptoms you should take a lateral flow test immediately, even if your symptoms are mild.

You must report your result at www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result or by calling 119. It’s important to provide your NHS number so you can be contacted.

If your test is negative but you still have symptoms, you should take another test on each of the next two days (three tests in total over three days).

1. If you test positive, the NHS will contact you about treatments

If any of your lateral flow tests are positive and you have reported the result, the NHS should contact you about treatment. If you are not contacted within 24 hours of your positive test, call your GP surgery, 111, or your specialist clinician (if you have one), who can make an urgent referral.

Yours sincerely

Professor Stephen Powis
National Medical Director
NHS England and NHS Improvement

More information on how the NHS has used your information: www.digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus/treatments/transparency-notice

If you need this letter in easy read, braille or other languages, please visit www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/patient-letter or contact [email protected]

I haven't ever received an email, though I am eligible for antivirals if I test positive. I was also eligible for the 4th vaccine, had it in February. Again though, when I did get covid last time, it wasn't automatic. I had to chase it but did manage to have the antiviral treatment at hospital in day 5.

Never received any nhs emails before, after or during though 🤷‍♀️

My son is eligible as he has Down syndrome. When he had Covid a few months ago we were contacted by the hospital after his PCR (which now you don't need to do and can report a LFT). We discussed him having the treatment but as he was okay he didn't have it.

www.panoramictrial.org/participant-information

Ok, so I've clicked on the link about the treatments and they're listed.
Sorry, I just didn't know whether it was genuine as I hadn't heard of treatments.

Always best to be sure.

I wanted to sign up but I wasn't lucky enough. I think slots fill really quickly

@Abraxan

I haven't ever received an email, though I am eligible for antivirals if I test positive. I was also eligible for the 4th vaccine, had it in February. Again though, when I did get covid last time, it wasn't automatic. I had to chase it but did manage to have the antiviral treatment at hospital in day 5.

Never received any nhs emails before, after or during though 🤷‍♀️

I was checking my junk email for something else and it was in there, so maybe keep an eye on junk. My account deletes after 20 or 30 days or something if an email has gone to junk. They would be better writing perhaps.

I tested positive last Tuesday and I was informed about this trial by two different senders: the NHS and the Zoe app. It looks genuine to me.

I think the trial and people who are eligible for the treatment due to a medical condition are two different things. The email you posted above is the one I received for my son.

My daughter has her own PCR at home that she's to do if she has symptoms and then she will receive drugs to help with the covid

I contacted the trial when I tested positive and unfortunately was randomly assigned to the control group (no medication)