‘It’s only a matter of time before you are in contact with the virus’: NHS Paramedic is ‘evicted over text’ by his landlady and told to get an ‘Airbnb’ because she ‘fears she could catch coronavirus from him’
- South Western Ambulance paramedic Joseph Hoar shared the text on Twitter
- His landlady tells him to move out as she is ‘nervous’ she will catch coronavirus
- The tweet triggered an avalanche of replies, with many offering their support
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A paramedic has revealed how he was evicted by his landlady over text after she feared he would catch coronavirus while battling against the killer pandemic.
Joseph Hoar, who works for the South Western Ambulance Service, shared the shocking text on social media in which his landlady tells him to move out and get an ‘Airbnb’.
The unnamed woman text Joseph yesterday afternoon writing that she was ‘nervous’ about having a tenant from the NHS before ordering him to pack up his stuff as having him in the house was ‘not worth the risk’.
Joseph Hoar, (pictured) who works for the South Western Ambulance Service, shared the shocking text on social media in which his landlady tells him to move out and get an ‘Airbnb’
The text said in full: ‘Actually Joe, on reflection I am now super nervous about having someone from the NHS here. As it’s only a matter of time before you are in contact with the virus.’
Sharing the text, Joseph wrote: ‘When you work as a paramedic for the NHS and you get evicted over a text by your landlady. Because of this I now won’t be able to work my 12hr night shift tomorrow, so that means one less paramedic on the road.
‘At these unprecedented times we need our NHS demand more than ever.’
The unnamed woman text Joseph yesterday afternoon writing that she was ‘nervous’ about having a tenant from the NHS before ordering him to pack up his stuff
His tweet triggered an avalanche of replies, with many throwing their support behind the paramedic and pointing out that the government had put in place a three month ban on evictions.
Twitter user @robertsessford1 wrote: ‘That is illegal to do – contact your MP I am sure that we can get you somewhere to stay in the mean time.’
While another generously offered: ‘If there are any costs – pls contact me and I’ll help.’
His tweet triggered an avalanche of replies, with many throwing their support behind the paramedic. Pictured: Joe Hoar (second to left) and his team
Beth Matthews tweeted: ‘Where abouts are you mate? I’m south west and we have a spare room here if you need it. Free of charge and as long as you need. Thank you for all you’re doing.’
While @doveuu added: ‘I’m speechless. I understand people are scared and worried but this is criminal! Would they refuse your help if you were saving their life? I hope you have a tenancy agreement. I wouldn’t move unless on my own terms. Shocking behaviour.’
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic many are reaching out to NHS staff to offer their services free of charge, many taxi drivers are offering free rides for anyone with an NHS ID and individuals have offered rooms in their homes.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic many are reaching out to NHS staff to offer them services free of charge. Pictured: Joe Hoar and his team
This week Greggs, Pret and McDonald’s announced they would be offering free beverages to NHS staff and social care workers in appreciation of their efforts amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
In order to collect a free drink, those working for the health sector will be asked to show their work pass as proof of their profession.
The various chains’ restaurants are to become takeaways, drive-thrus and delivery operations as the companies attempt to cope with the outbreak.