Coronavirus Guidance  - January 2021

Lockdown Update

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The College of Podiatry has stated that practices will remain open and can treat patients during the lockdown period.

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Patients who are high risk or shielding can still attend appointments if they wish and home visits can continue.

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We are operating in-line with Government and the College of Podiatry guidelines for safe practice during the Corona Pandemic. 

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Please remember

• You MUST NOT attend the clinic if you ( 7 days from becoming symptomatic) or someone you have been in contact with (14 days from exposure) are displaying symptoms of covid-19 

• DO NOT attend early. Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time 

• Any accompanying person must remain outside the clinic

• Any payments should be made via contactless card or over the phone where possible

• Email/electronic receipts and appointment bookings are available to minimise cross contamination 

• Please ensure you use the hand gel on entering and leaving the clinic

• Your podiatrist will wear PPE  throughout your treatment

• Please wear a face mask (now mandatory)

• Please follow the Government and Public Health guidance at all times

• Please contact the clinic as soon as possible if you display symptoms of covid-19 up to 14 days after attending an appointment to allow us to take any appropriate remedial action. 

• Your temperature will be checked on arrival

• A track and trace QR code is displayed in reception

• If we are contacted by the NHS track and trace system your contact details may be provided to them 

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Thank you for your co-operation