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I havent anything to add to the other brilliant posts I just wanted to add my support. I too just want to feel at peace,I'm tired of the endless battle and constant repetition of risks. Schools at the moment are more problematical than care homes. I've been facing a brick wall with the care...

There are some positive things there which is good news,certainly good about more attention to be paid to social distancing and masks. I think the current situation is making a difference. There was an interesting zoom conference by March for Change yesterday involving head of Royal College of...

I totally understand how you feel Tannith. So much depends on where you live,and even how you would get to your appointment. I have read comments here and elsewhere that people have felt very safe during hospital visits. Maybe you could contact the department and see what there procedures are...

It is concerning. I'm on Gransnet and opinions are very diverse. What is worrying is when those who are vulnerable ask for advice. One lady in particular described herself as in her 80s and bit frail and was wondering if she should return to her voluntary job in a hospital coffee shop. People on...

The leaving the job voluntarily is the situation I'm facing. Theres the ongoing issue of risk/ covid safety with employers who ignore all requests. It will probably come to a head next week when sick certificate runs out. It's a stressful process where increasingly feels I'm powerless. Tomorrow...

Brilliant letter Max. Sums it up perfectly. Re the Universal Credit you can claim if you are working. Obviously it depends on personal circumstances etc. I'm getting it at the moment which surprised me ,but then I'm officially employed but not being paid a penny or any sick pay. What happens...

Keir Stamer tells Sky News the test and track system on verge of collapse. Trial of leading vaccine put on hold due to adverse reaction in participant Infections in my area have tripled and a whole school has closed. It's illegal for groups larger than 6 to meet indoors( schools and workplaces...

You may have to pretty much tell your GP it's what you want,only in a roundabout way. To be honest early summer I was having nightmares most nights that I was at work as usual then suddenly realised I was there and it wasnt safe! By scrolling the map around I could see local areas and further...

Interestingly I've just received an email from WRVS( I signed up as a phone volunteer). They desperately want volunteers back in certain areas of the country. I think we all know certain areas are more affected. The only thing I can reccomend Max is the ONS Covid deaths map. It only goes up...

I'm not quite sure if the need to involve a specialist was if you were shielded? I was looking at guidelines earlier and the only people they specifically mention working from home are those that were shielded (although best to check it's been a long day!). As high risk we should be socially...

Interestingly I have just received an email from Diabetes UK about the results of their petitioning Parliament regarding vulnerable groups returning to work. Apparently although the Government acknowledged the concerns vulnerable people face returning to work they have not yet committed to...

Well at least your GP called I suppose! It is extremely weird/ frustrating that the only thing we are certain of is that diabetes and covid not a good combination and the more comorbidities you throw in the higher the risk. In the real world it just seems a case of oh dear that could be nasty...

A culture of fear indeed. Some feel that the government did rather to well at encouraging people to stay home to the extent they are scared to leave. I dont think that's true at all. In fact apart from when obliged to socially distance/ wear masks I think those that are at minimum risk are...

I think your post sums it up perfectly Max. On the one hand you have Government workers,GPs,and even Union Officials who are working from home or with rigid social distancing, then there are the rest of us.! GPs, the ones that I have been in contact with seem to go to extraordinary lengths to...

Glad school went well. Care homes are such a complex issue. Residents who could do so could isolate but there could be issues as staff interact with all residents. Some care homes and staff are beyond reproach. Many still use agency staff. Some are being tested regularly, some care homes still...

I've been pondering how things have changed over the past few months. Back then I think there was concern but a hope that the "right thing " would be done to support those who were vulnerable to the virus. Now it all seems chaotic with an inept government who are either incapable or disinclined...

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow Max. Hopefully all will work out well for you and all the others in similar situations.

Independent Sage were interesting yesterday. In a nutshell it all comes down to the difference between should and will! The government have only said employers should make workplaces covid safe. There are no legal requirements to do so or any legislation to ensure a workplace must be inspected...

Interesting edition of Independent Sage today. In a nutshell the government only state it SHOULD be safe to return to work. Covid safety in all workplaces is totally down to employer with no inspections or sanctions if isnt. All the government provide are general wishes and suggestions. If...

The Government really never cease to amaze me. They really think we trust what they say.! There is an article in the Guardian about the unwillingness of office workers (and their employers) to return to the cities. Some will or need to. Others are working more efficiently at home and continue to...