Coronavirus COVID-19

Information for our patients

In line with National guidelines, if you are coming to the surgery (including dispensary) please wear appropriate face covering.

Here's how to make face coverings at home :
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-wear-and-make-a-cloth-face-covering

We thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Help us help you get the treatment you need.

For more information and what to do, go to:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

DISPENSING PATIENTS who are SHIELDING

If you are shielding, please try to arrange for someone else, a family member, friend, Carer or volunteer, to collect your prescription.

If you are unable to arrange collection we are working with staff and volunteers to arrange a delivery service. If you need our help, please email us at bandlp@nhs.net with your name, address and contact number. Please include the words ‘DELIVERY SHIELDING’ in the subject of the email. Alternatively, please telephone us – please note that the Dispensary Line is only open between 10 and 12:30 but our Reception Team will be able to take your details.

Useful Resources for vulnerable groups during COVID-19 lockdown

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Childline 0800 1111: Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

MIND: Mental Health Support with specific advice on ‘Coronavirus and your wellbeing’. www.mind.org.uk

YoungMinds: Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus. https://youngminds.org.uk

ICON: Babies cry: You can cope. http://iconcope.org/

SafeLives: Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID. http://safelives.org.uk/news-views/domesticabuse-and-covid-19

IRISi interventions: irisi.org/iris/find-your-local-iris-site/