Scottish Government - Update on National 'Shielding' Policy

Public Health Scotland launched a short survey on experiences and attitudes to shielding on 3 June which runs until 14 June. People shielding and their carers are encouraged to take part online

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  • 11 Jun 2020

On 8th June the Scottish Government provided an update on the future of shielding policy in Scotland.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-shielding-way-forward-scotland/pages/1/  

Background     

The Scottish Government wants to take into account the experience of people shielding as they update guidance so we can respond to issues which are important to them.  They have been carrying out research interviews with those in the shielding category since 29 April.

Public Health Scotland also launched a short survey on experiences and attitudes to shielding on 3 June which runs until 14 June. People shielding and their carers are encouraged to take part online at https://surveys.publichealthscotland.scot/index.php/454863/lang/en.