Advice for any elderly or vulnerable people in lockdown
A printable pdf version is available here.
Think ahead
Discuss with family and closest friends.
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Understand Coronavirus and the advice we have all been given.
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“Stay Home – Protect the NHS – Save Lives”
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Keep washing your hands, even when alone at home – it’s a good habit to learn
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It takes 20 seconds to say the Lords Prayer
Think about your own care –
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If you became ill, at what stage would you want to be admitted to hospital?
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Would you prefer to stay at home, and if so how would you manage?
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Do you know what isolation means in hospital; you would have no visitors and it would possibly be a lonely place to die.
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Have you discussed the concept of DNR advance directives – see this NHS link (here)
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Have you written a will – see this link to a government website (here)
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Write all your personal details, name, address date of birth, including medicines and GP on a personal information sheet
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Write down your next of kin on your personal information sheet
Plan ahead
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What happens if you get ill.
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Leave a key with a trusted neighbour.
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Write their name, address and phone number down on your information sheet
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Consider pets and pet sitter or second home.
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Discuss with your family or friend, and the person who has your key
Live in readiness
What can you do now?
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Use and get used to your mobile phone
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Remember the number – say it to yourself daily! Write it on your information sheet
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Use your phone daily
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Phone your closest friend or family daily, and
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Ask your friends to phone you – maybe allocate different friends to each day?
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Learn about WhatsApp and Zoom if you can. One of your family or friends will know!
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Prepare a small bag
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Pack one now or make a list.
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Practice packing it and know where everything you need is.
Basic bag items might include:
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Some old underwear (which can be binned).
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Basic toiletries
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Basic clothing
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Phone (if have one)
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Phone charger (if have one)
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Bit of money £5 ish?
Your information sheet with personal, key, phone, next of kin information as above
Sue Fox, 02/04/2020