Shielding Letter From Gp Ni. A leading gp has apologised after patients across northern ireland at high risk from coronavirus were left waiting more than a week for crucial shielding letters. This advice is for people who have received a letter from the nhs or their gp saying they're at high risk from coronavirus.
Did you receive a ‘shielding’ letter from your gp advising you to isolate for 12 weeks? Letters have been sent to all those who are shielding from their gp on behalf of the chief medical officer (cmo), dr michael mcbride. Using the additional guidance and specific patient letter template provided in the section below.
This is for people who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus.
You may have been advised to shield in the past. This letter gives you advice on how to protect yourself and access the care and treatment you need. Letters have been sent to all those who are shielding from their gp on behalf of the chief medical officer (cmo), dr michael mcbride. What is the current advice on shielding?