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Shielding in Wales

Wales Council of the Blind is one of over 30 health, care and wellbeing organisations who have written a joint letter to the First Minister of Wales, expressing concern at the clarity of information provided to people in Wales who are shielding, or being asked to take particular care when social distancing. This follows the publication of updated shielding information on 1st June.

Issues raised in the letter were:

The need for clearer, direct and urgent communication with those in the shielding group communication, and with other 'at risk' groups.
The need for clear leadership within Welsh Government on this issue.
A requirement for ongoing health support, such a physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to be made available for these groups.
The need for any policy regarding people in vulnerable groups to take account of the whole household, including carers and family members.

The Welsh Government has now issued a statement on the support to be provided to extremely vulnerable people, which you can read here.

Posted 2020-06-05 03:48:37

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