Hi everyone, I was hoping for some advice and clarification on 2 subjects! This is specifically directed to UK members of the group
i haven’t received the letter with extra advice for vulnerable high risk groups from my GP practice. I understand from what I’ve read that the letter should be sent out from my GP surgery not the hospital I am under, is this correct? When I contacted my surgery they flatly denied that they should be sending out the letter and have refused to do anything further. Does anyone have a recommendation about what I do next? I dont even know what is in the letter so can’t really decide whether it’s important or not! I’m thinking of sending an email to the practice manager because if they haven’t sent to me they probably haven’t sent to any of the vulnerable people registered with them.
my other query is about our 3 monthly blood tests. Have many of you had your blood works waived during lockdown? I’m in stable MMR but our hospital where I have my bloods done have closed phlebotomy dept and moved it elsewhere. When I’ve called to find out whether they are making special provision for high risk patients they informed me that they aren’t, it’s first come first served no appointment all mixed together. I’m obviously not keen to get amongst people so would really appreciate any feedback on whether your bloods have been cancelled until things improve or if you are having bloods done but under stricter control due to lockdown? Thank you for any info, I’m afraid there are only 2 of us at my hospital who have CML and as we span haematology and oncology we get overlooked for updates. Stay safe and strong everyone xx