COVID-19 UPDATE 15/07/2020
TO HELP REDUCE THE POTENTIAL SPREAD OF INFECTION,
WE ARE ADVISING ALL PATIENTS TO PHONE BEFORE COMING TO THE SURGERY
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In Northern Ireland it is now mandatory to wear a face mask on public transport/shops
and in other enclosed spaces
It is a requirement for patients to wear a face covering when entering the surgery.
We would be grateful if you could come with your face covering
Thank you for your understanding
From 09/06/2020 the general clinical case definition for COVID-19 has been updated to include loss of or change in smell or taste. It is now:
New continuous cough OR fever OR loss of/change in smell or taste
Everyone, including health and social care workers, should self-isolate if they develop a new continuous cough or fever or loss of/ change in smell or taste.
The individual’s household should also self-isolate for 14 days as per the current guidelines.
The individual should stay at home for 10 days, or longer if they still have a fever.
TEST TRACE PROTECT
The TEST TRACE PROTECT campaign will run for a total of 3 weeks and includes: TV; Radio; Digital; Social; Print and Out of home advertising and signposts to
Test, Trace, Protect - From 16 July children under five can be tested
VULNERABLE OR IN NEED PATIENTS - UPDATED 23/06/2020
PLEASE CLICK LINK BELOW FOR NEW UPDATED GUIDANCE
PRESCRIPTIONS UPDATE
IF YOU NEED TO ORDER A PRESCRIPTION PLEASE CALL THE SURGERY ON: 02890364048
AND NOMINATE A CHEMIST OF YOUR CHOICE.
ALL PRESCRIPTIONS WILL THEN BE SENT TO YOUR CHOSEN CHEMIST
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SURGERY
APPOINTMENTS
IF YOU REQUIRE AN URGENT APPOINTMENT PLEASE PHONE
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SURGERY
If you are very unwell please
inform the receptionist
at the beginning of your call.
COVID-19
If you have a:
New continuous cough OR fever OR loss of/change in smell or taste
Do not go to the surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
For further information and self-isolation advice, visit www.pha.site/coronavirus - updated 15/04/2020
Please phone NHS 111 - option 1 for any coronavirus advice if you are symptomatic or asymptomatic
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME - 31/03/2020
HELP US TO HELP YOU!
PLEASE ENSURE WE HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER.
OR VIA 24 HOUR PHONE LINE - 02890364048
IF YOU REQUIRE A SAME DAY APPOINTMENT, PLEASE TELEPHONE BETWEEN 8.30 - 10.30 A.M.
IF YOU REQUIRE A HOME VISIT, PLEASE TELEPHONE BETWEEN 8.30 - 10.30 A.M.
IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE TO GAIN ENTRY INTO THE BUILDING PLEASE PRESS BELL -
LOCATED ON FRONT DOOR
LADIES AGED 25-65, IF YOU REQUIRE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING CERVICAL SCREENING:
Community Resources 2 booklet now available under: Our Services
PRACTICE CLOSURES 2020
MONDAY 31ST AUGUST
FRIDAY 25TH DECEMBER
MONDAY 28TH DECEMBER
Outside of normal surgery hours please call Dalriada Urgent Care on 028 2566 3500 if you require urgent medical assistance