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Sholuld I Isolate?
- Thread starter Dave J
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Hi Dave,
Welcome to the forum..
It's a dilema in the midst of new territory.
Which has me thinking.
Who's gonna be left to care..? There is "self isolation." & there is the advisory precautionary "social distancing."
Self isolation tends to be the protocol regarding those who have contracted or suspect they have contracted COVID 19.
Hi Dave.
There are quite a few threads but very few specific answers. Government advice is strict social distancing and strongly advise to work from home! I work in a care home. I have chosen to self isolate and work seem fine with it,had already prepared a form for it! Whether I get SSP I dont know! Social carers,in particular home carers seem to have a lower profile. I think our clients and ourselves are equally at risk from each other. There is particular concern about PPE. In order to protect ourselves we need the correct masks, visors etc. The NHS frontline workers havent got these so I cant imagine social care workers being a priority yet.
A look on other threads will let you know that you are certainly not on your own. The choice does seem to be between individuals and there employers. I chose to self isolate as I knew there was a large group of younger non vulnerable carers who could take my place. With something as deadly as this I dont think my employers have access to the appropriate equipment to keep me safe. All of the staff I work with are very dedicated. Some although following procedures at work up until last week still going to pubs etc. The situation changes daily. All you can do is talk to your employer and then do your own risk assessment! Good luck
There are quite a few threads but very few specific answers. Government advice is strict social distancing and strongly advise to work from home! I work in a care home. I have chosen to self isolate and work seem fine with it,had already prepared a form for it! Whether I get SSP I dont know! Social carers,in particular home carers seem to have a lower profile. I think our clients and ourselves are equally at risk from each other. There is particular concern about PPE. In order to protect ourselves we need the correct masks, visors etc. The NHS frontline workers havent got these so I cant imagine social care workers being a priority yet.
A look on other threads will let you know that you are certainly not on your own. The choice does seem to be between individuals and there employers. I chose to self isolate as I knew there was a large group of younger non vulnerable carers who could take my place. With something as deadly as this I dont think my employers have access to the appropriate equipment to keep me safe. All of the staff I work with are very dedicated. Some although following procedures at work up until last week still going to pubs etc. The situation changes daily. All you can do is talk to your employer and then do your own risk assessment! Good luck
This is a direct copy and paste from the current (22/3/2020) gov.uk website
(The pages are updated regularly. The last update was 10pm last night. You can register for email notifications for when the updates happen)
People with diabetes are clearly included in the ‘increased risk’ group, NOT the ‘extreme risk’ group.
Therefore they should be practicing ‘stringent social distancing’ .
Letter coming out next week will identify those at extreme risk, and will explain the further measures they need to put in place.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults
Background and scope of guidance
This guidance is for everyone, including children. It advises on social distancing measures we should all be taking to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is intended for use in situations where people are living in their own homes, with or without additional support from friends, family and carers. If you live in a residential care setting guidance is available.
We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.
This group includes those who are:
People falling into this group are those who may be at particular risk due to complex health problems such as:
Social distancing measures are steps you can take to reduce social interaction between people. This will help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).
They are to:
We strongly advise you to follow the above measures as much as you can and to significantly limit your face-to-face interaction with friends and family if possible, particularly if you:
(The pages are updated regularly. The last update was 10pm last night. You can register for email notifications for when the updates happen)
People with diabetes are clearly included in the ‘increased risk’ group, NOT the ‘extreme risk’ group.
Therefore they should be practicing ‘stringent social distancing’ .
Letter coming out next week will identify those at extreme risk, and will explain the further measures they need to put in place.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults
Background and scope of guidance
This guidance is for everyone, including children. It advises on social distancing measures we should all be taking to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is intended for use in situations where people are living in their own homes, with or without additional support from friends, family and carers. If you live in a residential care setting guidance is available.
We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.
This group includes those who are:
- aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions)
- under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below (ie anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds):
- chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis
- chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
- chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy
- diabetes
- problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed
- a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
- being seriously overweight (a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above)
- those who are pregnant
People falling into this group are those who may be at particular risk due to complex health problems such as:
- people who have received an organ transplant and remain on ongoing immunosuppression medication
- people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia who are at any stage of treatment
- people with severe chest conditions such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma (requiring hospital admissions or courses of steroid tablets)
- people with severe diseases of body systems, such as severe kidney disease (dialysis)
Social distancing measures are steps you can take to reduce social interaction between people. This will help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).
They are to:
- Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough
- Avoid non-essential use of public transport when possible
- Work from home, where possible. Your employer should support you to do this. Please refer to employer guidance for more information
- Avoid large and small gatherings in public spaces, noting that pubs, restaurants, leisure centres and similar venues are currently shut as infections spread easily in closed spaces where people gather together.
- Avoid gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media
- Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services
We strongly advise you to follow the above measures as much as you can and to significantly limit your face-to-face interaction with friends and family if possible, particularly if you:
- are over 70
- have an underlying health condition
- are pregnant
