In response to recent changes in national guidelines on the use of face masks in GP Surgeries we have updated our guidance on using face masks in the surgery.
It is not mandatory for patients to wear face masks at the surgery.
People are still welcome to wear face masks if they wish.
Our GP’s and Nurses will still be wearing masks during consultations.
If you are currently experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, then it is requested you let our Reception team know BEFORE you arrive and arrangements will be made to see you safely which may include a car park assessment, or assessment in a specific COVID-19 ‘HOT’ clinic.
It remains very important that anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 avoid entering the reception area.
According to NHS.uk, symptoms of COVID-19 infection include:
a high temperature or shivering (chills) – a high temperature means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
shortness of breath
feeling tired or exhausted
an aching body
a headache
a sore throat
a blocked or runny nose
loss of appetite
diarrhoea
feeling sick or being sick