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I've noticed on indeed that most frequent vacancies have been school and supermarket related. The school ones have been quieter though,maybe they filled the abandoned posts! Yes,I feel safer after my first shot and maybe more so after the second. Despite that I feel it will be a while...

I think the rest of the year will be interesting. I think they will continue to open up with assumption vaccines mean lower death rates/hospital admissions. Fingers crossed!

Hiya, you inject yourself but it's fine,more like an epi pen. At the time I was given a choice between it and traditional insulin which seemed to involve a lot more faff and daily injections. I was very nervous the first time so asked to do it with a nurse. When I got there the nurse took one...

Brilliant news about your Mum. The injection could be exenatide which I'm on and worked really well.

Yes-I was on those for a while and got the cough!

The only factor I can think of is maybe your postcode? I know it must be a complex process but I'm not sure which is most concerning-being put on shielding list with no real explanation or being left off when should be on it!

I think I've now given up on any sense being made of the official attitude to diabetes. It has been consistently up there with regard to risk but pretty much ignored. I think there are probably to many of us. I also think that most think those who are high risk can automatically WFH or keep...

I totally sympathise,last year even though my reasons for a sick note were totally genuine I always felt anxious when one was due! Often when a situation stops is when you realise how much pressure you were under! Hopefully in three months things will be much better.

Hiya,no need for any apologies and sending big hugs! Lots of good advice off others here too. Try not to be to hard on yourself. We all know what we should be doing but now more than ever it's so hard. Ironically the situation that's causing the stress is probably not helping with bloods. It...

I totally identify with how you are feeling,as you say it's the uncertainty. I also felt angry at feeling I was constantly having to explain and justify risk. From working in the private sector I was on to a non winner,basically nice words but you are a number. They wonder why they cant keep...

I wonder if in your area it's similar to mine and they seem to be moving down to the shielded group? Maybe as they dont vaccinate childeren it's the only way they can reopen schools with medically vulnerable childeren. I feel your frustration though! A year ago diabetes was the main condition...

Wise words from Max68. Your scenario is so similar to mine RobinRedbreast. Just over a year ago the first wave was about to hit. The advice seemed to be that all of those who were in receipt of flu jab would be asked to self isolate, I even had screen shots to prove it. I contacted my employer...

Hiya,at least you have the vaccination next week although I think it takes three weeks to get antibodies. Hopefully Unison will help. The process I went through was that employers should do an individual risk assessment to see how they can reduce the risk of your job. This might be PPE etc,it...

Hiya, only a brief reply as on lunch and now WFH-! Your situation sounds identical to mine last year. It appears you only get some protection if shielded. Are you entitled to vaccination due to role,I expect not as not in care home. I can only second what Max 68 says, contact Union, individual...

There certainly seem to be more questions than answers. I remember last year reading there may be some genetic basis for how the body reacts to covid,which could explain maybe why some members of vulnerable groups are ok. It does make you wonder if people are being infected with one of the new...

I'm so sorry to hear this Max68. Everything I'd crossed that she is ok.

Oh dear that is really bad news about the Zoe App. I think the majority are exhausted by stress and uncertainty in a way that is different to first wave. I live on my own,sometimes I quite envy those with a household bubble,other times not so much. I hope things improve for you soon.

I think many many people are feeling deflated. The problem I think is we have been given unrealistic hope through cavalier promises by a government led by someone who is a people pleaser. The medics behind the AskZoe App feel it will be better by Easter. It's a long road ahead. I think all we...

Thankyou Max68. I think the worst aspect of all of this is the uncertainty. I think it has been said many times on this thread that being high risk doesnt mean we are more likely to catch covid,just suffer badly(although the new strain is a game changer ). Its always felt like a game of Russian...

Hello everyone! I just found this thread again by accident,I thought it had been deleted! Nice to catch up and see some familiar faces. It's also quite interesting to read back about issues over the past few months such as the new strain,schools opening/closing etc. I have found before when I...