Protecting the Isolated and Vulnerable During the Covid 19 Outbreak

[RichardSharman]

Diane and I are over 70 so classify as "aged", but we are fit and healthy (especially as I continue to recover from my operation recently) and want to try to maintain our independence as much as possible. On the other hand, with our age and my asthma history we neither of us want to contract this particular virus as the risk of complications is clearly significant. So it is very comforting to hear that many people in the triangle are happy to help people like us, and we are very grateful to those who have already approached us - your thoughts are much appreciated. Diane made use of the Waitrose "elderly hour" 8am-9am today and it seemed to be very well run with checks on the people who turned up, and limited entry numbers. There were some empty shelves, however. We'll probably try that again next week, but there could come a time when we need help, and it's great to know that there is this possibly. Thank you all.

regards, Richard

 

[StevieG]

Hi, we are very happy to help out with shopping/errands and anything else that helps people stay safe, so please add us to the helpers list.

Steve George (07772532451)
Nat George (07968369311)

 

[Victoria]

Everyone who’s over 70, however fit and well, is in the high risk group so please, please avoid going out if you possibly can - apart from to exercise. There are lots of people here willing to help so there shouldn’t be any need for anyone to go to the supermarket or other shops.
I don’t want to scaremonger, but as a frontline doctor I know that there are going to be difficult times ahead, and hard decisions to be made. Please don’t put yourselves at risk. We need to protect each other and also the resources in the nhs.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Have just received details of this App for self reporting symptoms from GP daughter Charlotte. Best wishes,
Christine

Help slow the spread of #COVID19 and identify at risk cases sooner by self-reporting your symptoms daily, even if you feel well . Download the app
https://covid.joinzoe.com/

 

[Andrew Christensen]

Diane and I are over 70 so classify as "aged", but we are fit and healthy (especially as I continue to recover from my operation recently) and want to try to maintain our independence as much as possible. On the other hand, with our age and my asthma history we neither of us want to contract this particular virus as the risk of complications is clearly significant. So it is very comforting to hear that many people in the triangle are happy to help people like us, and we are very grateful to those who have already approached us - your thoughts are much appreciated. Diane made use of the Waitrose "elderly hour" 8am-9am today and it seemed to be very well run with checks on the people who turned up, and limited entry numbers. There were some empty shelves, however. We'll probably try that again next week, but there could come a time when we need help, and it's great to know that there is this possibly. Thank you all.

regards, Richard

Hi Richard and Diane,

I am on the OTRA volunteer list for errand support and am also registering for the recently launched NHS Volunteer Responder scheme. I am happy to run groceries for you. Just let me know. 07366078215. From the information you have provided, I do not think it is advisable for you go to Waitrose yourselves at this current time.

 

[Carol Thomas]

I am also available for a chat / phone support 07854265605

 

[RichardSharman]

I am suitably chastised ! Yes, Victoria, you are right, and my daughter (in NZ) is also berating us for going out ! But I am sure everyone realises that we, of the grandparent generation, have spent our lives looking after others, our children when they were young, our parents when they were old, and we've never ourselves been at risk of anything much. So, it's hard for us to re-orientate to the changed circumstances of the current situation. In fact, this year was the first time I was ever in hospital for anything ! But I certainly don't want to succumb to anything now. We are in awe of the great work being done by the front line health workers of all kinds.

So thank you, Steve, Andrew, and Carol, for your offers, it is very much appreciated, and we may well need that help soon. As a result of a certain amount of cautious retention (well, alright, "stockpiling") during each of the various Brexit scares, we are reasonably well provided with non-perishable goods, but of course it is the perishable items, fresh fruit and veg, milk, eggs, and so on that we are likely to run short of (as I fully expect are others). Thanks again, and we will be in touch.

 

[Stephanie Danby]

Hope to hear lots of people around the triangle applauding the NHS at 8pm tonight! If you haven't heard about it,see the link below or just come out on to your front porch at 8pm to applaud.

NHS workers in fight against coronavirus to be thanked with nationwide round of applause

A national salute is set to take place to honour the NHS staff working hard through the coronavirus outbreak. In a gesture of appreciation to frontline medical personnel, people across the nation have been invited to join a mass round of applause from their doorsteps, windows and balconies on...

www.itv.com

 

[kansas]

Happy to support the Covid 19 volunteering efforts in any way we can. Ruth & John O'Dea