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FormerMember over 5 years ago

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Hi would just like a bit of advice, my dad who was diagnosed with lung cancer in October has now been told 3 weeks ago that it had spread to his glands and Has been diagnosed with only months to live and with everything that is happening at the minute I’m heartbroken that I havnt been able to see him my dad is saying that he hasn’t long left and to be honest I couldn’t forgive myself if anything happened to him and I couldn’t see him any advice would be welcome

LoobyLou49 over 5 years ago

Hi , I saw your post and just popped over from Carers. That's a tough one. We've all been advised not to visit those who are vulnerable and that would seem to include your dad. Was he one of those who got a text or letter? Perhaps you could phone his specialist nurse and ask advice.

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Lolie over 5 years ago

The actual guidance for extremely vulnerable people acknowledges that those with a short prognosis may choose to put themselves at risk. As long as you fully understand the potential risks, it's really up to you and your dad.

>>Shielding is for your personal protection. It is your choice to decide whether to follow the measures we advise. Individuals who have been given a prognosis of less than 6 months to live, and some others in special circumstances, could decide not to undertake shielding. This will be a deeply personal decision. We advise calling your GP or specialist to discuss this.<<

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19

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