PSC and COVID-19 FAQs
PSC and COVID-19
COVID-19 (also called 'coronavirus and 2019-nCov) has dominated the media all over the world in the past few weeks. With the number of cases rising, and daily briefings from the Prime Minister, we understand people may be worried or confused about what they need to do, particularly when they live with multiple health conditions.
Our helpline and online Facebook group have been busy with worried patients and family members. We've put together a summary covering the most common issued raised about COVID-19 over the last ten days, including information about shielding and extremely vulnerable groups
Other COVID-19 News
Free Flu Vaccine Available for More People
It’s the season for flu vaccinations and members of households where someone was shielding are eligible to receive it.
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Be Distance Aware
You may begin to see people out and about displaying the Distance Aware Shield. It is meant to signify that they are being mindful of social distancing, and would like others to do the same.
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Who is Vulnerable? COVID-19
New guidance for healthcare professionals on which liver disease patients are highly vulnerable
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COVID-19 Patient Organisation Toolkit
A communications toolkit for rare liver patient organisations.
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Care of Patients with Liver Disease during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Care of liver disease patients during COVID-19 – summary of guidance for healthcare professionals.
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COVID-19 Survey
Please can you answer a few questions about COVID-19 so we can better evidence the risks to patients?
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ERN RARE-LIVER Video on COVID-19 Risk
Reassuring video explaining COVID-19 risk for autoimmune liver disease patients
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Shielding Advice Updated in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Announcements updating shielding advice in Scotland and Northern Ireland
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