Apparently about 7,500 people have stepped forward. Only those who have retired in last 3 years eligible.
And for your interest, this is the main paragraphs of what NHS has sent out to nearly 2 million people
IMPORTANT: PERSONAL
Dear
IMPORTANT ADVICE TO KEEP YOU SAFE FROM CORONAVIRUS
Your safety and the continued provision of the care and treatment you need is a priority for the NHS. This letter gives you advice on how to protect yourself and access the care and treatment you need.
The NHS has identified you, or the named person you care for, as someone at risk of severe illness if you catch Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). This is because you have an underlying disease or health condition that means if you catch the virus, you are more likely to be admitted to hospital than others.
The safest course of action is for you to stay at home at all times and avoid all face-to-face contact for at least twelve weeks from today, except from carers and healthcare workers who you must see as part of your medical care. This will protect you by stopping you from coming into contact with the virus.
If you are in touch with friends, family or a support network in your community who can support you to get food and medicine, follow the advice in this letter. If you do not have contacts who can help support you go to www.gov.uk/coronavirus- extremely-vulnerable or call 0800 0288327, the Government’s dedicated helpline.
If, at any point, you think you have developed symptoms of coronavirus, such as a new, continuous cough and/or high temperature (above 37.8 °C), seek clinical advice using the NHS 111 online coronavirus service (https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19/). If you do not have access to the internet, call NHS 111. Do this as soon as you get symptoms.
You, or the person you care for, should:
• strictly avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature (above 37.8 °C) and/or a new and continuous cough
• not leave your home
• not attend any gatherings. This includes gatherings of friends and families in private spaces e.g. family homes, weddings and religious services
• not go out for shopping, leisure or travel. When arranging food or medication deliveries, these should be left at the door to minimise contact
• keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media
• use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services
• regularly wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Ask carers or support workers who visit your home to do the same.
The rest of your household should support you to stay safe and stringently follow guidance on social distancing, reducing their contact outside the home. In your home, you should:
• minimise the time you spend with others in shared spaces (kitchen, bathroom and
sitting areas) and keep shared spaces well ventilated
• aim to keep 2 metres (3 steps) away from others and encourage them to sleep in
a different bed where possible
• use separate towels and, if possible, use a separate bathroom from the rest of the
household, or clean the bathroom after every use
• avoid using the kitchen when others are present, take your meals back to your
room to eat where possible, and ensure all kitchenware is cleaned thoroughly.