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My diabetic eye test (retinopathy scan) was due in June. I haven’t heard a thing. That means my last test was in June 2019.

Thank you Max68 for your advice. I have emailed my union again this morning and am awaiting their contact. I have followed your plight through your emails and while your situation is slightly different to my own, I can see a lot of similarities. I am still baffled why the government and my...

I would say, whilst community infection rates do have some effect, there is nowhere in England with no infection. I live in an area with moderate infection rates and yesterday heard of 4 people who had tested positive. One of the people, as I have said, was in the primary school where I work. We...

After my doctor writing a letter to my school requesting I be allowed to wear a mask I found out today the local authority have declined this request. This on the day we have found out a member of staff has tested positive for Covid. So stressed and anxious. I have put a request in to have an...

I had an interesting conversation with a different doctor at my GP practice yesterday. After explaining my work situation to her she was very sympathetic (her mum is a teacher) and has said she will write to my head saying her opinion is I need to wear a mask together with my visor at work. She...

An interesting idea. I may well ask for him to do that. [emoji848]

Thank you for your support. It means a lot. Sometimes you wonder if it’s just you who sees the risk.

I had a telephone consultation with a Doctor at my GP surgery today. It was for anxiety caused by my working conditions in a primary school and especially a year 6 classroom (30 children 2 adults no social distancing or PPE). I was advised to speak to my GP by 111. The help offered ranged...

That doesn’t look good.

I received my individual risk assessment on the day I returned to school. It stated it had been agreed for me to wear a visor to mitigate my risk (agreed after I requested it at the beginning of the summer holidays). It also said I should observe social distancing where possible. My experience...

I was promised a risk assessment by my head on Wednesday. This was after she had assessed me as low risk-so no more risk than a healthy 30 year old (I’m 59, 60 in Feb). I contacted my union, they said moderate risk according to NHS guidelines. I emailed my GP who emailed back in moderate risk. I...

As a diabetic you are entitled to a free flu jab. I have one every year. Type 2 under 60 (just[emoji3]).

Still will have underlying health conditions though.

No but there are plenty of 60+ with underlying health conditions.

You are lucky to have been asked. I read our whole school risk assessment and was surprised to see my risk (I was not named but I know it was me by the job description) was classed as low risk. I contacted my head and pointed out what my risk was ‘not any higher for risk of infection but a...

I think it is so sad that all we want in schools are the same conditions for other indoor settings where people are not eating or drinking but we are not allowed them. This is causing great anxiety for many staff and probably students too. It is heartbreaking that good staff feel their only...

My daughter in law, who is expecting, is a primary school teacher. She tells me the government advice has changed for pregnant ladies. They have been told there is some evidence of women passing the covid infection on to their newborn. As a result, they will either need to work in isolation or...

Thanks for that insight however, I only work mornings, 4 hours 3 days and 3 hours 2 days so a face covering is fine for me. Also, as stated by others, they can be changed throughout the day. I’m unsure what you mean about the prolonged periods of time with the same people. I have no idea who...

I’ve not heard a thing about my eye test, due in June, except to say it was cancelled. My blood test and DN appointments are not due until December.

I am an LSA who works in Year 6 (10-11 year olds. Most of the children are as big as me so social distancing is impossible. Teachers have been advised to remain 2 meters distant from pupils however, no such advise for LSAs who are often sitting with the children to support their learning...