I have a compromised immune system and have been labelled ‘climically extremely vilnerable’. I am in the group requiring the highest levels of protection and have already had four jabs (not age related).
I have previously received personally addressed letters from NHS England outlining the guidance I should follow. I have been sent PCR tests to use and am now eligible for free lateral flow tests.
All fine and dandy and I have been healthy throughout the pandemic.
However, on Monday I tested positive for Covid on both lateral flow and PCR and am quite poorly. I referred to my shoal of letters comfirming my eligibility for the new anti viral medications and how to access them. There is a short time frame for them to be effective.
Despite following the instructions to the letter - NHS England, GP, 111, dispensing centre - i am unable to get past the initial conversation. I am repeatedly told ‘a clinician will call within 24 hours’. I have been trying different routes and techniques since Monday now. (The antivirals need to be taken within 5 days). Without fail, I am constantly told, yes, I am eligible for the treatment and I need it soon.
Obviously I know the NHS is swamped at the moment, but I feel this issue of the ECVs is being kept very quiet.
Has anyone in my category managed to obtain these meds ?
