Here’s how to stay safe as lockdown eases

With a few precautions, we can all stay safe and enjoy spending time with our loved ones [Patient]( Hi {NAME},   This week we’ve seen lockdown restrictions continue to ease in England, Scotland and Wales. In Northern Ireland, restrictions are being reviewed and some could be eased as early as 24th May. As exciting as it is that we’re starting to get back some normality, it’s vital that we do everything we can to stay safe while COVID-19 still poses a threat.   In England, anyone over the age of 38 (as well as carers and clinically vulnerable people) is now eligible for their coronavirus vaccine and anyone over 35 will be eligible from later this week. Though we’re now allowed to meet indoors with up to 6 people (or two households), where possible continue to opt to meet outdoors and at a distance to reduce the risk of transmission. And even if you don’t have any symptoms, you can now take [rapid COVID-19 tests]( twice a week, so you can help to reduce transmission in your community.   Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, Clinical Director at Patient [Covid Fit to Fly]( [Covid Fit to Fly]( [May lockdown easing: what are the new restrictions?](   [May lockdown easing: what are the new restrictions?]( Across the UK, COVID-19 restrictions are changing and many of us will be able to see loved ones for the first time in months. But it’s as important as ever that we take precautions to stay safe. [Read more]( [How to speak to someone who’s hesitant about vaccines]( [How to speak to someone who’s hesitant about vaccines]( [How will not going back to the office affect our health?]( [How will not going back to the office affect our health?]( ADVERTISEMENT [Life insurance]( Sponsored by The Insurance Surgery [Leading UK Life Insurance Experts]( The Insurance Surgery is the UK’s leading life insurance expert for high-risk customers, and since 1999 we have helped thousands of people to get protected. No matter what medical condition or high-risk lifestyle factor you have, we can help. [Learn more]( [Does the contraceptive pill increase your risk of blood clots?]( [Does the contraceptive pill increase your risk of blood clots?]( [How to meet friends and family safely outdoors]( [How to meet friends and family safely outdoors]( [Why it’s normal to feel anxious about a post-COVID future](   [Why it’s normal to feel anxious about a post-COVID future]( It’s been hard to plan for the future over the last year so you’re not alone if thinking about the coming months leaves you feeling anxious. [Read more]( Follow our latest health tips and discussions [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest](   © Patient Platform Limited. Registered in England and Wales.   Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6BA. Patient is a UK registered trade mark.    You have received this email because you are subscribed to the Patient newsletter. However, if you'd rather not receive them, you can [unsubscribe here](, or you can review your [preferences]( and adjust your settings.   [Terms & Conditions]( [Privacy Policy]( [Feedback]( [Login](