Coronavirus Update

Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms - a high temperature (you feel hot to touch on your chest or back), a new continuous cough (this means you've started coughing repeatedly) or a change to, or loss of, your sense of taste and smell.

It is important that you do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital if you have symptoms and that you follow the advice below:

  • If you have symptoms, stay at home for 10 days.
  • If you live with other people, they should stay at home for 10 days from the day the first person got symptoms. 
  • If you live with someone who is 70 or over, has a long-term condition, is pregnant or has a weakened immune system, try to find somewhere else for them to stay for 10 days.
  • If you have to stay at home together, try to keep away from each other as much as possible. 

 

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You do not need to contact NHS 111 to tell them you are staying at home.  However, use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:

  • you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
  • your condition gets worse
  • your symptoms do not get better after 10 days

NHS ONLINE SERVICE - CLICK HERE

 ONLY CALL 111 IF YOU CANNOT GET HELP ONLINE

If you have COVID-19 or are advised to stay at home, you can get an ‘isolation note’ by visiting NHS 111 online, no need to see a doctor. For COVID-19 cases this replaces the usual need to provide a ‘fit note’(sick note) after 7 days of sickness absence. Isolation notes will also be accepted by Jobcentre Plus as evidence of your inability to attend.

 

Face Coverings - Guidelines and Exemptions

Please note that exemption from wearing a face mask on transport or in shops is something you need to declare. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE A GP LETTER. Please click on one of the links to download an exemption to your phone or print off a card.

CLICK HERE FOR TFL EXEMPTION

CLICK HERE FOR KEEP SAFE EXEMPTION

 

We are not offering face-to-face appointments at the surgery to limit spread of Covid-19. All appointments will initially be conducted by telephone and patients should only come to the practice if this has been agreed with a GP or nurse who is expecting you. For your own safety, please request your repeat medication be sent electronically to your chosen pharmacy