Shielding For The Extremely Vulnerable In Highland

1st April 2020

What is 'shielding'?

If you fall within one of the groups recommended to shield, you will have received a letter or text from the NHS.

Shielding is a measure to protect extremely vulnerable people by minimising contact between those who are extremely vulnerable and others. This means that those who are extremely vulnerable should not leave their homes, and should minimise all non-essential contact with other members of their household. This is to protect those who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you think you have a condition which makes you extremely vulnerable you are strongly advised to shield yourself, to reduce the chance of getting coronavirus (COVID-19) and follow the face-to-face distancing measures below.

The measures are:

Strictly avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough.

Do not leave your house.

Do not attend any gatherings. This includes gatherings of friends and families in private spaces for example family homes, weddings and religious services.

Do not go out for shopping, leisure or travel and, when arranging food or medication deliveries, these should be left at the door to minimise contact.

Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media.

We know that stopping these activities will be difficult. You should try to identify ways of staying in touch with others and participating in your normal activities remotely from your home. However, you must not participate in alternative activities if they involve any contact with other people.

If you require support when you are shielding, please contact the council using the form below.

Contact us (Shielding)

If you require immediate assistance and fall into one of the vulnerable groups, please contact us

Telephone: 01349 886669

Request Support

https://self.highland.gov.uk/service/Shielding

For any changes see https://www.highland.gov.uk/shielding