Should I be self isolating

[SarahCord]

I'm a type 1 diabetic. I work as a TA in a primary school. Am I able to work as long as I follow social distancing rules?

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

We're in the clinically vulnerable group, work from home if possible or if you have to work apply stringent social distancing measures (which isn't possible for many jobs). I've been working from home since the lockdown but have to return next week, I work in social care.

 

[MrDaibetes]

With Type 1 Diabetes we are told to social distance if you can work from home that is the best bet, but if you can't please follow the social distance measures.

 

[SB2015]

Hi Sarah

This is the most recent information about Covid and Diabetes.

Coronavirus and diabetes updates

All the coronavirus information below applies to the whole of the UK, unless specified. We've noted where are some differences in guidance and diabetes services across the UK.

www.diabetes.org.uk

As someone with T1 you are no more likely to catch the virus. If we do we will as usual have issues with our levels, so need to be on top of our sick day rules. We are asked to work from home if possible, and otherwise ensure social distancing, which I realise is be difficult in your role as a TA. It is well worth you talking to your SENCO about your concerns.

 

[Amigo]

People with diabetes are not included in the clinically vulnerable group that necessitates 12 weeks ‘shielding’ but sensible precautions obviously need to be taken. I know of type 1 diabetics who continue to work as key workers but I’d discuss this with your employers to make sure the right precautions can be put in place. Stay safe.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

According to the .gov guidance, we are ‘at increased risk’ but not ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’.

So we are encouraged to keep to social distancing as much as is possible for us, but we can still go to work if ‘working from home’ is not possible. Only the ‘extremely vulnerable’ group are being told to fully self-isolate. That is people with various cancers, on immunosuppressants and various other complex health needs.

If you have concerns over additional complexities in your situation, then you can discuss it with your GP for their advice.

But ‘standard‘ diabetes means you don’t need to fully isolate.

 

[mikeyB]

Is the school open, Sarah, or are you just anticipating the relaxation of lockdown? If it is the latter, then I would wait and see how social distancing rules are being applied. In a junior school, I suspect that would be next to impossible, to say nothing of handwashing. I don’t think reopening of schools is going to happen anytime soon, in Scotland it’s not likely to happen this school year, whatever Boris and his idiot squad decide.

 

[AndBreathe]

Is the school open, Sarah, or are you just anticipating the relaxation of lockdown? If it is the latter, then I would wait and see how social distancing rules are being applied. In a junior school, I suspect that would be next to impossible, to say nothing of handwashing. I don’t think reopening of schools is going to happen anytime soon, in Scotland it’s not likely to happen this school year, whatever Boris and his idiot squad decide.

Mike, I believe schools are open, with the children of key workers attending. Obviously, that means numbers of pupils will be modest, by comparison to "normal times", I guess.

 

[trophywench]

But not EVERY school @AndBreathe - they've amalgamated pupils in some areas.

 

[AndBreathe]

But not EVERY school @AndBreathe - they've amalgamated pupils in some areas.

I wasn't sure about that, which I should have made clear. Thanks.