Shielding advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable to stop from April

From 1st April, people who are clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer be advised to shield.

Everyone on the Shielded Patients List will receive a letter from Thursday 18th March 2021 informing them of the guidance changes and will include practical steps they can follow to reduce their risk of catching Covid-19.

Those with an email address registered with their GP may also receive an email.

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