02 November 2020
Coronavirus update
As announced by the Prime Minister on 31 October 2020, there
will be a new national lockdown commencing from Thursday
5th November in response to a rise in cases of
Coronavirus.
For now, please continue to attend appointments as advised. You
don't need to call us to check that a booked appointment is going
ahead. We will be in touch if anything changes with your care.
If you are experiencing coronavirus symptoms, please use
the government portal to book a test. It is important that you
and anyone you live with continue to self-isolate until you get a
test result. You can find more information, support and guidance on
testing here.
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Think Hands, Face, Space - washing your hands regularly, using a
face mask in areas where social distancing is difficult, and
keeping 2 metres' space between you and others will all help to
reduce the spread of the virus.
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Please only call 999 in the event of a medical emergency. Only
go to A&E if you experience a medical emergency or if 111 or
your GP has advised you to do so.
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For minor injuries, the Minor Injury Units in Yate and Clevedon
and Urgent Treatment Centre in South Bristol are open between 8am
and 8pm. For information on opening times for the Chippenham,
Paulton, Swindon and Trowbridge Minor Injuries Units please click
here. For minor illnesses, please contact your GP practice.
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If you are receiving care in your home in the BNSSG area,
including district nurses, therapists and support workers, and need
to discuss your needs please call 0300 125 6789. If you live
in the BSW area and have questions, please use the contact
information you already have, as community care services are
unlikely to change for the time being.
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If you are self-isolating or require additional support, contact
the following numbers to be put in touch with local groups who can
help with fetching shopping, medication and other essentials
supplies, as well as other mutual aid:
Bristol: We are Bristol: 0800 694
0184
North Somerset: North Somerset Together: 01934 427
437
South Gloucestershire: 0800 953
7778
BaNES: BaNES Compassionate Community Hub: 0300
247 0050 / bathnes.thehub@virgincare.co.uk
Swindon: Swindon Borough Council no longer has a
community support hub but is encouraging people in need of help to
contact its customer services team on 01793 445500 or email
customerservices@swindon.gov.uk)
Wiltshire: Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub: 0300 003 4576
/ wellbeinghub@wiltshire.gov.uk