A small group from NHS Digital, @NHSX, @NHSBSA and the Behavioural Insights Team has developed a text service for those most threatened by #COVIDー19. Read more from Issac Smith, the service lead from NHSX here⬇️ digital.nhs.uk/blog/transform…

@NHSDigital @NHSX @NHSBSA Have all the txts been sent out to those on the list to shield or are they still being sent over the rest of this week ? According to asthma uk im on the medication that means I should shield, but NHS say “sever“ asthma. I’m confused and no txt RecIeved.

@dwhitehead10 @NHSX @NHSBSA Hi Dave, the initial data sift has identified patients in the groups outlined here digital.nhs.uk/news-and-event…. We have sent a letter to everybody identified and a text to those people for whom the NHS has a mobile number, which is about two-thirds of the overall group. 1/3

@dwhitehead10 @NHSX @NHSBSA This means that one third of those who will get a letter won’t get a text. We have also asked GPs and hospital doctors to add to the list so it will continue to develop. 2/3

@dwhitehead10 @NHSX @NHSBSA If you fall into one of the vulnerable categories and have not received a letter by Sunday 29th March, please contact your GP or specialist team for advice. 3/3