Coronavirus

Information

Government National advice about Coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

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General shielding and high/moderate risk

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/whos-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/

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Disease specific information

https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/shielding-advice-high-risk/#Who

https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/coronavirus/what-is-social-shielding

https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/Portals/0/Documents/Rheumatology_advice_coronavirus_immunosuppressed_patients_220320.pdf?ver=2020-03-24-171132-407

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Mental Health and Domestic Abuse

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Crime-Emergencies/Domestic-Abuse.aspx

Pychological therapies for anxiety 01942 264051

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I get help if Im vulnerable or shielding e.g. delivering medication, food parcels.

https://apps.wigan.gov.uk/covid19/selfisolationassistance or call 01942 489018.

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2. Self isolation note.

    This is not done by the GP instead you need to go to https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/

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3. B12 injections and depot contraception.

    Our nurse can help you to self administer. If this is not an acceptable solution please send a query to the doctor about changing you to oral  vitamin B12 tablets or oral contracpetion.

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4. Blood tests.

    Currently only urgent blood tests are being carried out - these are ones for patient safety or exclusion of critical conditions such as cancer.

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5. Hospital Referrals.

    Urgent referrals for cancer or critical problems such as heart conditions are still occuring,

Routine referrals for non life threatening conditions and re-referrals for ongoing conditions will need to wait until lockdown is lifted.