Mask Wearing – 8th September 2022
As a result of NHS infection control guidance, during periods of low prevalence, both staff and patients have the choice to wear masks within the surgery. We reserve the right to change this should the local infection rates start to rise.
New infection control guidance requires patients who may have signs of certain infections to continue to wear a mask and also to be separated to prevent the potential spread of infection.
As a result we have put in place Infection Prevent Areas within the practice. If you believe you have and of the following:
- A fever
- An Unexplained rash
- A possible infectious:
- Respiratory
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Diarrhoea or Vomiting
Please ensure you wear a mask and sit within our infection prevent areas. This process is aimed control infection spread to patients and staff and we are thankful for your co-operation. If you are unable to wear a mask, please liaise with reception as we have a different operating model if this is the case, which will involve liaising with the clinician, potentially being seen at different times of the day, and using a different entrance and exit and clinical room.