I'm not on any shielding list - at least, I didn't think I am. I have T2 diabetes. In the first few weeks of the pandemic, there was some confusion. I was sent texts telling me that I was in a high risk group and to avoid going out, but I wasn't CEV and there was no support in place.
Even before I went into hospital for my cancer op, I was advised to test, but nobody gave me any tests and nobody checked whether I'd actually tested myself.
That's why I was a bit surprised to receive the email about being eligible for treatment. The reason is that I've had radiotherapy, which affects the immune system, and I guess my name is on a list at the hospital.
I'm still reasonably cautious about being in crowded indoor spaces and wear a mask in medical environments and occasionally elsewhere - I don't care what other people think. I'd rather not catch Covid, if possible, although it's reassuring to know that treatment is available, if I do. I don't know much about the treatments.