Monthly Archives: March 2020
New dietician webinars
The newly updated NHS dietetic website http://www.patientwebinars.co.uk is now up and running as of today. Particularly with COVID-19 in mind,…
Read MoreNeed help getting food or medicine? Or want to volunteer to help those that do?
Please click here for information: Volunteering in Somerset during Coronavirus outbreak If you would like to volunteer, Spark Somerset has set…
Read MoreAre you struggling with your mental health due do Covid 19?
Mindline are providing a good support line Please call them on 01823 276892 Mon-Fri 9am – 11pm Satr-Sun 8pm –…
Read MoreRowlands is really busy but please be patient
Please allow a lot of time if you are coming to collect your prescription. Please ensure you keep 2 metres…
Read MoreRowlands opening hours from today
The Rowlands Pharmacy opening hours are be 10am – 1pm and 2pm to 6.30pm
Read MoreWe have moved to total telephone triage
To cope with the demand we are expecting over the coming weeks, we have moved to total triage. If you…
Read MoreThose who need to ensure excellent social isolation
On Monday 16th March the UK government announced a package of measures, advising those who are or may be at…
Read MoreShould you fully isolate for 12 weeks?
The government are writing to the 1.5million patients who need to stay at home totally for 12 weeks, for their…
Read MoreSelf isolating and need a sick note?
There is now an online link for patients to get self-isolation notes if the official advice regarding isolation applies to…
Read MoreAdvice for high risk groups
Who are we talking about? As at 20 March: High-risk groups – who should be reducing social contact and ‘social…
Read MoreThinking of travelling?
COVID-19 Information from Gov.uk website The outbreak of COVID-19 continues to evolve. As of 17 March 2020, the Foreign and…
Read MoreRowlands pharmacy – temporary periods of closure for a few hours today and Monday
All pharmacies are struggling a the moment, so please be patient and allow extra time for ordering and collection. Rowlands…
Read MoreImportant information about the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Important information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). The official advice. The NHS in Somerset and Public Health England (PHE) are well…
Read MoreSelf isolating and need a sick note?
Please visit this website and point your employer to it too.. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees
Read MoreHow do I come out of isolation?
Correct at 17/3/2020… Those who develop symptoms must self-isolate for SEVEN days. After 7 days, if they are well, they…
Read MoreWhat does self isolation mean?
Correct at 17/3/2020… To protect others in the community • Not leaving the house and, if living with others, minimising…
Read MoreWe cannot tell you if you should go to work at the moment
We have no more guidance than is on the news or government websites regarding whether patients should not go into…
Read MoreWant more information about self-isolation?
If you, or anyone in your household, have a new persist dry cough or a temperature of 37.8 or more,…
Read MoreURGENT CHANGE – we have moved to total triage
Demand is starting to peak and we have a number of clinicians in isolation. They are able to work from…
Read MoreWe are trialling text messaging
Due to COVID-19, we have set up text messaging. We will not use this for messages about your health or…
Read MoreWant to change your appointment to a telephone appointment?
If you are concerned about coming into the surgery at the moment, we can do many appointments over the telephone….
Read MoreIf you were going to travel and are now worried about whether you should…
The surgery is currently receiving a lot of requests for travel cancellation forms from people who want to cancel their…
Read MoreUse 111 online for coronavirus please!
If you need general information on coronavirus, please use this url: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ If you are concerned that you may have…
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