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Self-isolation for cases and contacts
A summary of guidance and updates from Public Health England
Chronic Kidney Disease
Maximising the safety of adults with chronic kidney disease during the pandemic
Rheumatology patients
Routine monitoring of DMARDs, and assessment/ treatment of suspected Covid-19 in patients on immunosuppressants
Shielding
The shielded patients list is currently being centrally updated using the QCovid Risk Assessment Tool
Domestic Abuse
Household isolation instructions do not apply for patients escaping domestic abuse
Neurological conditions
Guidance on Covid-19 risk to people with neurological conditions, and specific therapies in MS
Isolation notes
Available online for cases and contacts
What should I do if I suspect Covid-19 but my patient has negative swabs?
Advice from a Consultant in Infectious Diseases
When does anxiety about leaving the home become problematic for older adults?
Advice from a Liaison Psychiatrist specialising in Older Adults
How should I advise my elderly patient who has become anxious about leaving the house?
Advice from a Liaison Psychiatrist specialising in Older Adults
Splenectomy
Who should shield, and precautions for all patients with splenectomy during the pandemic
Heart Failure
British Society for HF advice on shielding, and who to prioritise for review
Severe asthma
Defining severe asthma and how to review treatment in the context of Covid-19
NHS Volunteer Responders
NHS Volunteer Responders have been mobilised to help support vulnerable individuals who are self-isolating
Interstitial Lung Disease
Shielding, and specific issues if unwell with Covid 19
