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Following the latest Governmental and professional guidelines, PPE codes, and with stringent hygiene measures in place. So if you and your aches and pains require attention* then please give us a call on 01480 455221. You may receive a brief phone consultation with one of our experienced practitioners before you can attend the practice. We look forward to seeing you!
*if you're either; self-isolating; received a letter saying you're vulnerable; or have COVID-19 symptoms – we're afraid we're unable to see you face-to-face, but we're happy to advise over the phone or by telehealth online consult - click here for details. Please read the information below, it should answer the majority of your questions, however, if not, please feel free to contact us and we will discuss things with you. It is a complex issue, and we are following guidelines set by our governing bodies, in order to keep everyone, staff and patients, as safe as possible. Here are some examples, of type of problems that we can see but these are not exclusive;
If you are unsure whether your symptoms fit the criteria for a face to face appointment; then please call us on 01480 455221 to discuss it with a member of the team. Following more recent government easing of lockdown, we have had subsequent guidance from our governing bodies, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, General Osteopathic Council and Society of Chiropody and Podiatry. Not all of our team will be back at work on this date for a variety of reasons; childcare, other governing body restrictions, etc. We have strict guidelines to follow, to ensure that we all keep as safe as possible, as the virus is still very much out there. What To Expect Before Your VisitThe guidelines state that all NEW patients must be seen 'virtually' prior to any face to face appointment. So once your appointment has been booked one of our experienced team of practitioners will make contact. This can be a telephone or a video appointment.
When your appointment is made you will receive two emails from us via our new system `Jane App` The first one is a 'Welcome' email asking you to set up your account, the second email will ask you to fill out a new health form and sign consents, including a COVID -19 consent form. I'm aware that it might be a nuisance, but as we are opening with our new system we have made the decision to update your details. Please remember for those of you making appointments that in order to still continue to receive our monthly newsletters you will need to tick the "receive news and special promotions by email" box when you fill in the consent form. Any patient coming in will have to be screened for Coronavirus symptoms prior to their appointment. We will do this in part when your practitioner makes telephone / video contact and then two hours before your appointment you will receive a further short COVID-19 screening questionnaire to be completed prior to the appointment. All you have to do is to complete it and press the submit button! We're aware some of you may find this a little daunting but I promise it is for your and our safety. Please click here to read about our infection control procedures. |
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