Is there definitive advice on clothes?

[oxcat1]

I i am in the group specifically identified as highly vulnerable, and have been reading the new government guidance for this subset, released this morning.

I rely on carers - 2 x 12 hour shifts per day, from a Small team of 8. Me and my family have been thinking what steps we need to try and reduce the chance if them bringing it into the house.

Is there any definitive advice on clothing? Is there any virtue in me providing 100% cotton 'loungewear' that they could change into on arrival that I can then hot-wash, or will that make no difference?

I am frequently in hospital on a ventilator so could well be one that didn't make the cut when they have to start making tough decisions, hence trying to prevent it coming in.

Sorry for sounding self-centred.

I don't know the answer I'm afraid but you definitely don't sound self-centred. Sounds really stressful for you.

My work is asking me to bring a clean change of clothes to change into when I get there. You could do that? I dont know how your carers would feel about wearing clothes you had bought but you could check with them if you want to be sure they are washed on a hot cycle.

@BusyBB: I agree, but I know that at least a couple of my carers rely on the laundrette, so therefore wear clothes for several days before washing. I don't know if it will work if they change into yesterday's clothes when they arrive? Or whether I could or should keep and wash their clothes? That was why I was thinking that buying some 100% cotton trousers and sweatshirts might make life easier?

But I don't know. I really don't know.

You don't sound self-centred at all. Very sensible. How about trying to purchase hospital grade scrubs online? Assuming available. They are less personal than lounge wear and you could wash on a hot wash. 2 plastic bins with liners at front door, one for clean one for dirty, plus sanitiser at front door before they put the scrubs on. Dettol wipes to clean any handles they touch during entry.
Best wishes during this stressful time 💐

i've read a report that the virus does not live long on fabrics and is less easily transmitted from fabrics to another person. but if you are vulnerable, then changing clothes sounds like a sensible precaution.

There's a section about the virus and clothing on the NHS website

Please can you link @dudsville? I did look before posting and didn't find anything?

Thank you for support all.

I know I am fine and indeed better off than so many, but yes, I know I am likely to fall low down the list if priorities when the ventilators are in short-supply. That is sobering.

I only just came across your post op and looked for it again. I only read it earlier today but i also can't find it. I'm try to fine it. I don't want to try to relay the contents to you in case i get it wrong, or indeed if they've since removed the page for inaccuracies.

oxcat! i found it, its on the. Gov.uk website under covid19 guidance

No advice OP, but you are completely, definitely, totally NOT being self centred.