CORONAVIRUS
Visiting the GP’s from 27th January 2022
The UK Health Secutiry Agency’s infection control guidelines are to remain in place in healthcare settings when Plan B measures are no longer mandatory in public places.
Staff, patients and visitors are required to continue to wear a face covering, continue to respect social distance and follow hand hygiene in all healthcare settings.
Symptoms
If you have Covid-19 symptoms please follow the latest government guidelines When to self-isolate and what to do – Coronavirus (COVID-19) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Symptoms include:
- a high temperature
- a new continuous cough
- loss of taste or smell
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
If you are 12 and over and have not yet booked your covid-19 vaccine please contact 119 or book online at nhs.uk Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
DO NOT go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
Covid Booster Programme
To book a covid booster vaccine please contact 119 or book online at nhs.uk Book or manage a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
You must be 2 months from the date of your second vaccination to arrange your booster – and you will be able to have it when you are three months from our second vaccination.
Advice in other parts of the UK
- Check your symptoms in Scotland
- Check your symptoms in Wales
- Northern Ireland: call 111
For region specific information and advice in:
- England visit nhs.uk
- Wales visit phw.nhs.wales
- Scotland visit nhsinform.scot
- Northern Ireland visit HSC
- Ireland visit HSE
Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health England advice to:
- Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
You can find the latest information and advice from Public Health England at Further information is available on nhs.uk.
