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roseannadon
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Hello all. I received treatment for stage 1 breast cancer last year - chemo and radiotherapy which ended last April. I was therefore suprised to receive a letter informing me that I was in vulnerable group at risk for complications if I caught COVID-19. The letter came from NHS and I didn't fall into any of the categories listed in it. I rang GP surgery and they said they didn't know anything about it. Has this happened to anyone else and if so can you clarify for me?

Many thanks

  • Offline in reply to Tracyk69

    This may be helpful

    digital.nhs.uk/.../statement-on-coronavirus-communications

    extract -If you believe you have been included in error you can check the list of identified conditions below. If you are confident that this does not apply then please ignore the communication. If you still have concerns then please discuss your own circumstances with your GP.

    digital.nhs.uk/.../shielded-patient-list

    extract -

    ""I have received a text or letter and I do not think I should be in the shielded patient list

    If you are not in one of the patient groups listed above, you can ignore the communication. 

    If you are unsure whether you are in one of the groups listed above contact your GP or clinical specialist for advice.

    Your GP or hospital can deduct you from the list once they are satisfied you are not in a high risk group."

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