Coronavirus Update July 2020 – Latest Guidance

FOR YOUR SAFETY – APPOINTMENTS INCLUDING PRE-BOOKABLE APPOINTMENTS CONTINUE TO BE TRIAGED BY A DOCTOR AS A PRECAUTION

We remain open and you should not avoid calling the surgery if you are ill – we are working in different ways to meet all health needs, eg; we are able to offer “secure” video consultation in some instances.

Morning Open Access surgery is suspended. Please either phone the surgery or use eConsult on the home page.

If we ask you to attend the surgery we would appreciate if you would wear a face covering, with exception to children under the age of 13 years old. Please only attend if you have an appointment arranged. Thank you.

ORDERING MEDICATION FROM 1 8 2020 – As “shielding” for vulnerable patients comes to an end, we will cease to accept telephone requests for routine medication. Please register online, or post in the green order slip and allow 48 hours for processing.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE

If you have a fever OR new continuous cough OR loss of/change in smell or taste then self isolate for 7 days. If a member of your household has been told to self isolate for 7 days , then you should also stay at home for 14 days. If you are unwell or have breathing difficulties you must call 111.

Call NHS 111 or visit them online stay indoors and avoid contact with other people https://111.nhs.uk/service/covid-19

If you need to self isolate and require a sick note follow this link self isolation sick note

If you have received a letter about “Shielding” remember to register on support as follows

register online
call 0800 028 8327

If you are over 70 years old please follow the guidance about social distancing and stay at home for 12 weeks

Please have your NHS number with you when you register. This will at the top of the letter you have received letting you know you are clinically extremely vulnerable, or on any prescriptions.

Up to date information about coronavirus is available online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus

Stress and worry about Coronavirus pandemic is normal , however if you need practical support and advice click on this link Every Mind Matters

The practice has no facilities to arrange testing for coronavirus or provide protective equipment.

The Surgery will be closed for training on the following dates:

Thursday 16^th July 2020
Thursday 30^th July 2020
Thursday 13^th August 2020
Thursday 27^th August 2020
Thursday 10^th September 2020
Thursday 24^th September 2020
Thursday 15^th October 2020
Thursday 29^th October 2020
Thursday 12^th November 2020
Thursday 26^th November 2020
Thursday 10^th December 2020

The Surgery will be closed for Bank holidays on the following dates:

Monday 31st August 2020 – Bank Holiday

Telephone: 01274 637031

Fax: 01274 636001

Out of Hours: 111

Welcome to Farrow Medical Centre

‘To improve the health, well being and lives of those we care for ’

At Farrow Medical Centre, the doctors and nurses take pride in offering the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare. We run many clinics for chronic disease care and offer a wide variety of other medical services such as antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and well-person check-ups.

In addition to everything you need to know about the practice you will also find a wealth of health-related information in the menu below. Please have a look around and do send us some feedback if you like.