Sloan Medical Centre | Medical Centre Sheffield | GP Sheffield | Care Sheffield

New Covid rules and restrictions as of 19 October 2020
High Category

GP Face Mask Exemption Letters

Patients do not need a letter from their doctor to exempt them from wearing a face mask.

You can download your own exemption card from the following website address
Face Mask Exemption Card

The full guidance can be found at here

Other information can be found here

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For the latest advice for Public Health England see below
Latest advice

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To reorder your medication, you can do this over the telephone at the moment

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE (18/09/20)
*If you have a new continuous cough OR a high temperature (>37.8 or higher) OR a loss of smell or taste you must self-isolate for 10 days.
If in a household then you should isolate for 14 days and the household should isolate for 14 days, or until symptom free*

Sick Notes
Guidance on obtaining an isolation note can be found HERE

DO NOT VISIT THE MEDICAL CENTRE

If you have more serious symptoms and cannot manage at home you should use the NHS 111 online, or call NHS 111
NHS 111 online service can be found HERE
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How is the virus spread?

The NHS says it is not exactly known how the Coronavirus is spread from person to person because it is a new illness.
It says similar viruses are spread in cough droplets and that it is "very unlikely" to be spread through things like packages or food.

How do I avoid catching or spreading COVID-19?

• Wash your hands regularly - with soap and water and for at least 20 seconds
• Wash your hands when you get home or into work
• Use hand sanitsers if you do not have access to soap and water
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or with your sleeve - not your hands - when you cough or sneeze
• Used tissues should be put in the bin immediately and your hands should be washed afterwards
• Try to avoid contact with people who are unwell
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

The NHS is asking people staying at home to:

• Try and keep two metres (three steps) away from other people in your home - especially older people or those with long-term health conditions
• Ask friends and family and delivery services to deliver food and medicine - but avoid contact with them
• Sleep alone if possible
• Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds on a regular basis
• Try to stay away from older people and those with long term health conditions
• Drink lots of water and take everyday painkillers - like paracetamol to deal with your symptoms
• Not have visitors and ask people to leave deliveries outside
• Not leave the house - including going for a walk or to schools or any public places

When should I call NHS 111?

The NHS 111 service are asking patients to use its online service if;
• You cannot cope with your symptoms at home
• Your condition gets worse
• Your symptoms do not get better after seven days
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The doctors and staff at Sloan Medical Centre in Sheffield are proud to offer the highest standard of care for all our patients.

We aim to treat all our patients equally and provide a high quality service that is sensitive to your needs. Our values are to get the basics right, to act with compassion and respect, to make a difference, to value and develop our team and value everyone's contribution, because everyone matters.