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  • The Forgotten 500K

    The Forgotten 500K

    500,000 people have been forgotten and left behind, unfairly affected by Covid. Many are still shielding, still in isolation. Still unable to work, see friends or hug loved ones. Evusheld offers them the chance to live a more normal and free life. Read more

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Myasthenia and Covid

The Forgotten 500K

The Forgotten 500K

500,000 people have been forgotten and left behind, unfairly affected by Covid. Many are still shielding, still in isolation. Still unable to work, see friends or hug loved ones. Evusheld offers them the chance to live a more normal and free life. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus Information

Information about Coronavirus and shielding. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2020

Updated: 8th November, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

Treatment Information COVID-19

Treatment Information COVID-19

For further information on NHS and UK devolved treatments, please click here! Read more

Published: 12th August, 2019

Updated: 12th October, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

COVID-19 General Guidance

COVID-19 General Guidance

Information and links to country specific general and specific advice for higher risk patients Read more

Published: 12th August, 2019

Updated: 12th October, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

Evusheld Update

Evusheld Update

In March 2022, Evusheld was authorised for use in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Read more

Published: 12th August, 2019

Updated: 14th October, 2022

Author: Chris Millard

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    Intravenous Immunoglobulin

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