Coronavirus guidance
If you have symptoms associated with coronavirus including a new continuous cough, high temperature and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste you are advised to stay at home for 7 days.
Do not book a GP appointment or attend your GP Practice.
If your symptoms are serious, or get worse, NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need further medical help and advise you what to do.
Only call NHS 119 direct if you cannot go online, or are advised to do so by the online service.
In line with recent guidance if you have been asked to attend surgery for a Face to Face appointment, please attend wearing a face covering or mask. Thank you
For the latest Covid-19 advice please visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.
We’re asking all patients to arrive on time, alone and wearing a face covering when attending our surgery.
We’ve already changed the way we work to make it safer for you to come into the surgery when you have been invited to.
Our staff wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including face masks and aprons, we have a protective screen in our waiting room and wherever possible social distancing guidelines are maintained.
By arriving on time, alone and wearing a face covering you are helping to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus and keeping our surgery safe.
You can use a scarf or bandana that ties behind your head. Or you can make your own face covering at home by following the instructions on the Government website. You do not need a medical mask, these are for front line health and care workers.
How to wear a face covering
- Face coverings should cover the mouth and nose.
- You should wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use a sanitiser before putting on a face covering, before and after removing.
- Avoid wearing the face covering on your neck or forehead.
- Don’t share face coverings.
We know some people may find it difficult to wear a face covering and we will make suitable arrangements to see these patients safely. This will discussed with you at the time of booking an appointment.
People who do not need to wear a face covering
- Children under the age of three.
- Primary school aged children (under 11) who may find it difficult to manage them correctly.
- People who have a physical or mental illness or impairment, or a disability that means they cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering.
- If putting on, wearing or removing a face covering would cause severe distress.
- Some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign. This is a personal choice and is not necessary in law.
The Government have made exemption resources available to download.
If you usually attend your appointments with the support of a carer they can still attend the surgery with you. They will also need to wear a face covering.
Further information about face coverings and how to wear is available on the Government website.
Help us help you stay safe – wear a face covering, arrive on time and alone.