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Test & Trace - lack of info
Just received the damned "you've been exposed email", go online and says dont have to self isolate (vaccinated) but should avoid any unnecessary contact and do daily LFT until Monday. There is a link which says "if you think you have received this in error" but... 1) Some information about where or when I was exposed would…
Day 2 test refund refused
Hi all, I purchased a day 2 test last month which was supposed to be delivered by the 4th January. In the end I only received it on the 8th January so I requested a refund, which was promptly refused on the ground that: - they had provided a code for the PLF - their T&Cs make it clear the service is not refundable - their…
Need advice,
So Friday I went out for a few drinks till Saturday 1am with friends ( Knew one was Boostered & vaxxed). yesterday I went to the pub (Lunch time) for food & drink with friends (All boostered & Vaxed) then football with loads of other people. Then dinner dessert & bowling with same friends. Today I got notification on…
NHS claiming extra car expenses
This discussion was created from comments split from: Government grants for small businesses.
Business Rate Relief
I received a letter from Enforcement Agent for payment of £900 as Non Domestic business rate for the period of 2019. I spoke to the council, they said they have sent letter, reminder and summons which I never received until now when I received the letter from enforcement agent. I did not receive any letter before I am 100%…
Eligible for Universal Credit or Not?
Good Afternoon, Im hoping for some advice please or guidance. My husband is a Director and employee of his Limited Company. At the end of November he had to had surgery on his foot, which has resulted in him being unable to work or drive. This was only supposed to be until approximately 6th Jan 2022. Unfortunately, after…
Statutory Sick Pay Support
Hi, I will start by saying I've had neither vaccine yet. In december I was admitted to hospital due to COVID. I stayed for about a week on oxygen machines etc. after leaving my work have informed my I will have to go on sick pay. I'm unable to return to work yet as I've not yet fully recovered and get out of breathe…
Nursery Fees - COVID Refund
I have come into a situation where my 22 month old daughter who goes to Nursery full time (Monday to Friday) caught COVID whilst there was an outbreak at her nursery. The nursery was never closed. She is in the toddler section and that remained open however, some departments like the baby section or the Pre-school section…
Government grants for small businesses
Central Government said that small businesses would receive help. We have 4 chalets and have been told various reasons why we cannot claim . We have been able to every other time . Other close councils are paying out but not Great Yarmouth . Reasons we can't Not open between 1st of November and 1st of March . We did the…
Home deliveries
Could I get some help on delivery drivers not wearing a mask or any form of PPE? I joined MSE's forum a few weeks ago intending to ask about this, but I thought I was over-reacting. However it has now happened again. Same company (a major supermarket), different delivery driver. I am in my 60s and not in good health. I…
smaller FFP2 masks?
Does anyone know where I can buy smaller FFP2 masks? The ones I have bought come half way up my eyes so I can't wear them, but a child's one I found is just a tad too small. Has anyone come across smaller adult ones? Thanks
Covid Court Fine Help
Hi All, Over a year ago I was socialising in wales with a group of 5 people when the rules prohibited it - I completely take responsibility for this and accept wrongdoing. The police arrived and took our details to give us a £30 fine. I offered to pay this fine on the spot but was told I’d receive this in the post. Fast…
Holiday insurance
Hi all we have my wife’s 40th birthday booked to depart in April we are going to Bangkok, koh samui and then back to Dubai before travelling home. I’m looking at world wide insurance. My bank offers one through its reward account which would work out cheaper and covers for covid. my questions are does anyone have any…
Spain Travel
Hi as a result of the new restrictions for Spain where children aged 12 to 15 have to be double jabbed to enter during December, will my airline refund my money now that I can not travel or will my travel insurance cover this ?
Eating/drinking before LFT
I know that the original instructions stated that you should not eat or drink for 30 minutes prior to an LFT, but with the more recent nose only packs, does that still stand? I can't find a definitive answer on this and I want to be sure that I am testing properly (I currently avoid food and drink for 30 mins but I think…
Lateral Flow Tests
I have read that in the first 6 months of this year - over 700 million lateral flow tests were given out / posted to UK residents - yet only 70 million results were obtained ie 10% or 90% were not completed / wastedWhat does each test pack cost ? £10+ - what a ridiculous waste of money and resources (£6 billion +) Can…
Covid vaccine and travel. 12 year old won’t be vaccinated in time
My 12-year-old had Covid in October and so is only just eligible for his first vaccine which is tomorrow. We are due to travel on the 9th of April and his second vaccine will only be due the week before this. Spain say you should have had your second vaccine 14 days before travel. The regulations for Spain have changed…
PCR home test missed postal Collection?
Firstly, happy new year all! I ordered a home PCR test the other day (positive lateral flow and no walk in or drive through appointments available). It arrived yesterday morning, I did it straight away and put it in the priority postbox ahead of yesterday's earlier collection time. But, the tracking for it still says…
Walk in booster shots
Anyone seen or tried getting a walk in booster shot? Can I just go to my local walk in vaccination centre and get one, or is there still an age limit? How do they decide what vaccine to give you?
Self Isolation Help
I’m looking to see if anyone knows the guidelines with isolation within Scotland. I recently tested positive and self-isolated for the ten days, my isolation was up on Saturday the 8th. I was back at work today but my son tested positive for COVID tonight (10/01/21). Now my work are saying I may need to stay off work…

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