COVID-19: Important Practice Information

Visiting the Practice

Please avoid visiting the practice unless you have an appointment already booked. When you visit the practice please keep a distance of 2 metres (6½ft) between yourself and others.

Self-Isolating and Prescriptions

A friend or neighbour can collect your prescription on your behalf.

Sick notes

Online Isolation notes for those self-isolating due to coronavirus, either because they have symptoms or they live with someone who has symptoms, can be accessed through the NHS Website.

Routine or pre-booked appointments

Some are going ahead as scheduled but staff are contacting patients on an individual basis to postpone appointments as appropriate.

Advice for Visitors to the area:

For more information see the following:

The Government has useful information on shielding and protecting the vulnerable here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19

Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak

Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (Covid 19), can be scary and affect our mental health. The links below contain tips that you, your friends and family can use to look after mental health at this time. They suggests things you can try that can help your wellbeing including staying in touch with others

Rumour and speculation can fuel anxiety. Having access to good quality information about the virus can help you feel more in control. Up-to-date information can be found through www.Gov.uk and www.NHS.uk