Got a text not sure what they mean

[PumpkinP]

I got a text to say I’m one of the ones that’s need to stay at home for 12 weeks as I’m “vulnerable” I have no idea what they are referring to as I have no health issues, does anyone know how you find out what they mean or do they just send it to everyone?

Could you post the exact text of the message you received, or a screenshot with details obliterated?

Who was it sent by? Because I know GP's are sending them around along with letters?Or do you live with someone who has medical needs?

If you don't then it could be a scam

Do you have a medical issue?

NHS Coronavirus Service: We have identified that you're someone at risk of severe illness if you catch Coronavirus. Please remain at home for a minimum of 12 weeks. Home is the safest place for you. Staying in helps you stay well and that will help the NHS too. You can open a window but do not leave your home, and stay 3 steps away from others indoors. Wash your hands more often, for at least 20 seconds.

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www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable-guidance

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I got a general text about last nights announcement about half about ago. Did yours specifically say 12 weeks and that your vulnerable or could it be the general one like mine?

No only my children but it’s definitely saying that it’s me not any of my children. Don’t live with anyone else.

Could they perhaps have got the wrong number? If you have absolutely no health issues I can't see why they would say this. How old are you?

Cross posted OP, have you changed numbers recently?

How can I stay 3 steps away from my children

@PumpkinP.
That sounds strange. So did it say to ur name in the text?

I’m 31

Is your contract in your name or someone else's? If it's someone else do they fall into the vulnerable category? Alternatively could be that the number has been re-issued & previously belonged to someone in the vulnerable category

Your phone number will be registered as a contact on your children's records, do they have medical issues?

Someone else posted earlier that their husband had received a text like this with no idea why.
He phoned GP but they couldn't tell him anything.

So weird, my child has mild asthma but it seems aimed at me. No name on the text, that’s literally all it says. Will have to call the drs tomorrow. Phones in my name no contract

Atleast I’m not the only one that has no idea why I have this text!

Yes its accurate my friend whose child has cancer recieved one identical

If it's for your DC it will still come to you as you are the contact number for the child.

If you have no medical condition that puts you in the extremely vulnerable group then you can ignore the message.

@PumpkinP
OP my children are asthmatic too, my eldest has mild asthma and my youngest with chronic asthma. So I'm sure I will get a text or letter too.

But being 3 steps away from others especially your children obviously isn't going to work isit.

Good luck

If it isn't related to you or your children and it has been sent to you by mistake (was aimed for someone else) then that is worrying that someone who should have received it didnt. Especially if it is happening to multiple people.

It’s not the GP or the consultants that are sending them out, I called ds’s consultant and his GP surgery and they advised it’s not them sending the texts/emails out.

I didn’t update my contact number and my old number was deactivated. Ds is classed as high risk however are unsure if he’s received a text, receptionist advise they also follow the text up with a letter.

Ds GP has given us a letter anyway.

They are also sending letters-So if it is meant for you, than you will most likely receive a letter!

It's safe to presume it's been sent in error if you have absolutely no health conditions.

My DH got the same text but he is in the high risk category....although not sure how he is to use a separate bathroom and toilet when we only have one, he also leaves home daily for radiotherapy....i can only assume your on the list due to your DC having asthma as the text cant be sent to her