Dr VK Dewan's Practice at the Lyng Centre for Health

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17/09/2020

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus. Dr V K Dewan's Surgery is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 0121 612 2233  – our opening ours are from 8am - 6:30pm Monday to Friday. You can also call NHS 111.

Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment. If you are waiting for a check-up, please be assured we will be in touch Appointments are being delivered face-to-face, online and over the telephone. If you are asked to come into the surgery for a face-to-face appointment, please remember to wear a face covering. Measures are in place to keep you safe from infection during your visit to the surgery

Sick notes

If you are confirmed to have COVID-19 or have symptoms related to COVID-19, you can go on to the Government Website and print an Isolation (sick) note, which you can give to your employer. NHS.uk Isolation Note information.

Coronavirus and GP Appointments

With immediate effect, we have changed all GP appts to TELEPHONE. if you have a pre-booked appointment, please do not come to the surgery, the doctor will call you. Please ensure you are available to take a call at your appt time. Please note - we are unable to test for coronavirus in General Practice.

Important information about the coronavirus (COVID-19)

The NHS in England and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. 

The Chief Medical Officer has announced that the country is moving into the ‘Delay’ stage of the response to coronavirus from Friday, 13th March 2020.

The new advice issued by the Chief Medical Officer is as follows:

• Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:
• a high temperature
• a new continuous cough
• Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
• You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
• Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
• you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
• your condition gets worse
• your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
• Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
• Stay At Home advice
• Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health England advice to:
• Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are unwell

Further information can be found on the NHS website

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Book Appointments, Request Prescriptions and View your Medical Record

You can now view your medical record, book your next appointment, or order your repeat prescription online using Patient Access. Available 24 hours a day, whether you're at home or work, it's especially useful when the practice is closed or telephone lines are busy.
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If you need medical attention

'Choose' Well by choosing the right service. Further details can be found on the Choose Well leaflet.  The short video below is all about Choosing the Right Service.