Would you do this?

I have had to ask for a lift to get my vaccinations at the 'local' hub , some 15 miles away. Fortunately my daughter kindly came over and took me, otherwise it would have meant two different buses in each direction, which I felt was more of a health risk. The taxi option was way too expensive for such a distance

I don't see a problem with it.

There’s absolutely no risk, so do your elderly neighbour the kindness of taking him to the hospital. I would do it happily in these circumstances. What has happened to us as people if Covid has terrified us so much that despite vaccinations and one person has actually had Covid, we still worry about doing someone a kindness?

Thank you Maddy
DH took neighbour yesterday lunchtime.

I hope that you are feeling much better now, and haven't had any long term problems.

Thank you Fanny. I’m pleased your husband helped your elderly neighbour. Thank you for asking how I am now, the answer is pretty much back to normal except for regular chest pains in what I assume is my lungs. In particular my lower left lung where the Covid pneumonia was. I’m hoping that this will gradually disappear so I’ll have to wait and see.

Hi again Maddy
DH is going to the post Covid respiratory clinic for the first time this afternoon. So fingers crossed.
Yes, it's all a waiting game isn't it.
Take care

Thanks Fanny.

I may not have read the post correctly but if the neighbour has not mixed with people, is wearing a mask then the risk of covid from the person to the driver is extremely low. I presume the same factors apply to the driver . My understanding is that the driver has had covid so therefore has more antibodies than most?

kjdmpde yes, that is all correct.
Although I don't know who neighbour sees, other than his son.
My main worry is that DH is extremely clinically vulnerable, and probably even more so post-covid.
We are going to a funeral tomorrow, but I'm not so bothered about the risks there.

I would do it in a flash and be pleased that I was able to do my bit to help a vulnerable elderly gentleman.

Thank you Classic, it's done and dusted now.
But my DH is an even more vulnerable gentleman.
Not so elderly, but nearly.
The more I think about this, the more I realise that we / I have to say no to such requests.

why didn't the neighbour get a cab.

welbeck I don't know.
He is a good friend and neighbour; he asked for a lift; and I said yes.
I suppose that I didn't give it too much post Covid thought.

Perhaps he was scared of getting a cab?
For some reason he asked us.

i would prefer to offer to help with cost of cab.
or ask if he has tried to get hosp transport.
i wouldn't be happy to do it, nor mine.

Gosh this has caused a lot of interest considering it’s all over & done with FannyC. Neighbour had 2 vaccs, very low risk imo. Really kind deed from your DH. A man to be proud of. Cherish him

How did your DH get on at the post covid clinic Fanny? x

Aah, thank you Greenie

Welbeck he isn't short of a bob or two, he's probably better off than we are; he asked for a lift, not a loan.
In fact he offered DH 10 quid for petrol, so they had that usual cash tussle (he wouldn't take it).

Jane ah, thank you for asking. Pretty well to be honest. A few little niggles but nothing major, thank God.
He's just waiting to be given the all clear to go back onto his RA medication. He's not been able to take it since November.
It's second jab time for him this am.
I'm dreading it as he had such awful side effects the first time.
I wouldn't have it personally, but the post Covid consultant said that he should have it. Fingers crossed and all that.

Oh dear does that mean he has been in a lot of pain? I hope the jab goes ok today and he doesn't have as many side effects x

Hi FC hope the jab goes OK and fewer or no side effects this time.
I had to wait till a fortnight after my second jab before I could have a steroid injection. Have they give you any sort of time-frame for resuming the RA medication?