Question reference: S5W-30820
- Asked by: Anas Sarwar, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 20 July 2020
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 26 August 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide financial protection for people with blood cancer who are advised to continue shielding by their treating team after the shielding scheme ends in August 2020.
Answer
Although we will continue to maintain the shielding list and clinicians will continue to add people appropriately based on the current criteria, from the 1 August people on the shielding list do not need to carry on shielding and should follow advice given to the general population in Scotland.
For people in employment, we have developed a risk assessment tool that has been published on the Scottish Government’s web site https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-individual-risk-assessment-for-the-workplace/
People who are not able to return to work, should discuss their fitness for work with their GP or specialist care provider.
Local Councils also provide advice on help available to people. This might include food, medication, access to local social work services and emotional support.