CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

For patients concerned that they may have coronavirus or may have come into contact with someone who has, the NHS 111 online service has created coronavirus pages that tell patients what they should do based on their particular circumstances. These can be accessed at:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://111.nhs.uk/service/covid-19

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY IF YOU HAVE VIRAL SYMPTOMS OF COUGH, HIGH TEMPERATURE AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND THINK YOU MAY HAVE CORONAVIRUS, OR HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO MAY HAVE IT.

THE DOCTORS ARE OFFERING TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS. IF THEY NEED TO SEE YOU THEY WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH YOU TO DO SO. WHEN ATTENDING PLEASE BOOK IN WITH A MEMBER OF STAFF AT THE NEW RECEPTION WINDOW (ON THE SEA SIDE OF THE BUILDING).

CURRENTLY THE NURSES ARE DOING BABY IMMUNISATIONS, INR BLOOD TESTS, DRESSINGS, SMEAR TESTS, REMOVAL OF SUTURES AND SOME BLOOD TESTS.

OUR DISPENSARY IS FULLY STAFFED. THE SURGERY DOORS ARE LOCKED BUT MEDICATION IS BEING HANDED OUT OF THE SURGERY WINDOW AT THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING (THE GOUNCE) OPPOSITE THE LAUNDERETTE.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING.

HOLIDAY MAKERS WILL NEED TO TELEPHONE THEIR OWN GP FOR TELEPHONE OR ONLINE CONSULTATION PLEASE.

Government support

The government have launched a new website for patients to use in finding out what help they can get if affected by coronavirus. This service is available to all patients who are seeking advice and guidance on the topics such as: