From tomorrow, the #shielding category in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland is suspended, with Wales due to follow on Aug 16. Whilst this is rightly an opportunity to celebrate reconnecting with family and friends, it is also a time of anxiety for many #myeloma patients 1/4
I want to acknowledge all the myeloma households across the UK who have worked hard to stay safe. The prospect of children returning to school, or adults returning to work isn’t easy. Myeloma patients remain extremely clinically vulnerable 2/4
Myeloma Infoline and Ask the Nurse services are here to help you understand your choices. Myeloma UK is an approved referrer to the NHS volunteer scheme and can help you access local support if you need it. Patients can also register on our website for a free face mask 3/4
Myeloma UK is right by your side. I am determined to find ways to make sure the voices of myeloma patients are heard as we enter this next phase of the pandemic and we begin to understand what the longer term challenges look like 4/4
