Hi All.
I tested positive for COVID on the 31/12/2021. I had used the PCR test kit provided by the NHS just in case I developed symptoms of COVID. My very 1st action was to inform my Chemo team, using the emergency contact number. The idea being that they would refer me for the new drug treatment at the earliest opportunity. Bear in mind that there is a time limit on these drugs and they need to be provided as quickly as possible in order to be effective.
Unfortunately due to a lack of knowledge, I was informed by a member of the team that there was nothing they could do and that I would have to go through 111. As it was a bank holiday weekend the other referral option of my GP was unavailable. Over that weekend I spent several hours on the phone to 111, mainly in queues waiting to speak to someone. After much misdirection and confusion I was eventually referred to a clinic much further away than the facility which is located in the same hospital as my Chemo team. I received the Sotrovimab infusion on the 4th of January, just within the timeline apparently. At the time of writing, 14th January I am still showing positive on LFT tests and PCR. I still have cold like symptoms and an unsettled stomach.
Best wishes.
Garrath
