Shielding Letter Example Wales. As the infection continues to rise at an alarming rate, there is a chance that vulnerable brits could be asked to shield again. Patients regarded as ‘extremely vulnerable’ qualify for the shielding letter and will have received a letter advising patients to stay at home for 12 weeks.
I think scotland has been extended too for some. In places where there is a very high risk from coronavirus, you may get a letter advising you to follow stricter advice. If formal shielding is introduced in your area, information on how to access support will be included in your shielding notification letter.
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Wales' health minister vaughan gething has said he is sorry that 13,000 letters for people most vulnerable to coronavirus were mistakenly sent to the wrong addresses. Clarification for very high risk patients and those in vulnerable groups we are getting many queries from patients who are in a defined vulnerable group (ie they are eligible for an annual flu vaccination) who want to know whether they fall into the very high risk category, and therefore whether they will receive a shielding letter from welsh government. If formal shielding is introduced in your area, information on how to access support will be included in your shielding notification letter. Everyone on the shielding list is being offered a free supply of vitamin d for 4 months over winter.