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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

National & Local Coronavirus Updates

The latest news can be found on the GOV.uk website

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can also find guidance on the NHS111 website https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19/

COVID PASS MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS - there are only very limited medical reasons why a patient cannot have the covid vaccination and only these patients will be eligible for a medical exemption pass. You MUST contact 119 to ask for an application form. You're GP practice does have access to the form. If you are eligible, the 119 service will send you a form. For more information - please go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-medical-exemptions-proving-you-are-unable-to-get-vaccinated

Why is my GP working differently - Bolton CCG

NHS Bolton CCG - Why is my practice working differently

Government COVID guidance for ALL healthcare settings

You may still be asked to wear a mask if you are attending the surgery and have respiratory or flu-like symptoms.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Post Covid Syndrome Service

The Post-COVID Syndrome Service provides a multi-disciplinary stepped care pathway for adults living with the lasting effects and impact of a probable COVID-19 infection on physical and psychological wellbeing and daily functioning (including cognitive function).

‘Post-COVID Syndrome' (also known as 'Long COVID') describes signs or symptoms that have persisted beyond 12 weeks of an infection consistent with COVID-19 and no alternative explanation for this has been found. Post-COVID Syndrome can affect different systems in the body and symptoms can fluctuate and change over time.

In the Post-COVID Syndrome service, our aim is to work alongside you to find ways to manage persisting symptoms and to discover what changes can be made to help make a meaningful difference to your wellbeing and quality of life.

The service accepts self-referrals and is available to those who are:

living with the lasting effects and significant impact of a probable COVID-19 infection on physical wellbeing, psychological wellbeing and/or daily functioning (including cognitive function);
feeling low, anxious or otherwise finding it difficult to adjust to their experience of COVID-19;
over the age of 18;
registered with a GP in Manchester, Wigan, Salford, Bolton or Trafford.

For more information, please visit: gmmh.nhs.uk/post-covid-syndrome-service

GMMH Post COVID Syndrome Service Leaflet

While you Wait

SUPPORTING YOU WHILE YOU WAIT FOR HOSPITAL TREATMENT

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant some operations and procedures have been postponed, leading to understandable concern for those waiting. The NHS is working hard to get people seen as quickly as possible.

If you (or someone you care for) are waiting on delayed medical care, you are likely to have concerns and questions. This site aims to provide further information and advice, along with handy resources, to help you manage your physical and mental wellbeing while waiting for hospital care.

Please click on below link to go to the While you Wait website

While You WaitWhile You Wait NHS | For Those Awaiting Treatment

Advice & Guidance for parents - When should I worry - guide for parents with children with coughs, colds, earaches and sore throats

When should I worry Booklet

Isolation Notes

If your employer still required you to isolate if you have COVID19, you can get a note from 111 for your employer for the isolation period by visiting https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/

Face Masks/Face Coverings

GPs are unfortunately NOT in a position to provide individual risk assessments or letters for patients who feel that they should be exempt from wearing a face mask. Please see the below letter for more information.

Guidance note for patients requesting exemption letters

You can download an exemption card, you will need to use the card most appropriate to your circumstances. If you are on regular medication for one of the exempted conditions, you could also consider having a copy of your repeat medication list with you from the right hand side of your prescriptions.

Patient Mask Exemption Card Own

For - public transport - some operators such as First Bus and Arriva have their own exception cards for which passengers can apply

First Bus - https://www.firstgroup.com/help-and-support/coronavirus-information/face-coverings

Arriva - https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/travel-help-and-accessibility/how-to-obtain-assistance-cards/

Coronavirus Recovery

If you have experienced a coronavirus (covid-19) infection and are still experiencing persistent symptoms, you can now access help directly to aid your recovery and rehabilitation - https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/