How to treat symptoms at home
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Most people with coronavirus (COVID-19) feel better within a few weeks. You may be able to look after yourself at home while you recover.
While you're ill, ask a friend, family member or neighbour to check up on you. Arrange a regular call or talk through a doorway (not face to face) so they can check how you're doing. Click the image to go to the NHS COVID self care pages where you will find practical advice, links and what if information. |
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Principle trial of COVID treatments
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We are supporting the University of Oxford with a COVID treatment trial. The following text is cut and paste from the trail recruitment team:
"COVID-19 has affected the lives of everybody within the UK and the rest of the world. Finding safe and effective treatments has been the drive of researchers at the University of Oxford and right now, you have an opportunity to help. PRINCIPLE is a national priority trial to find treatments for COVID-19. We are looking for volunteers aged 65 or over, OR aged between 50 and 64 with an underlying health condition. |
To be eligible to take part, you must be unwell with Covid-19 symptoms, and have had them for less than 14 days. No face to face visits are needed. Please help us fight COVID-19 by visiting our website www.principletrial.org"
Long COVID - when your symptoms don't go away
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Current evidence suggests that up to 10% of otherwise well people suffer long lasting symptoms and struggle to get back to normal life after COVID infection. There are a number of resources for the unfortunate 10% who are unable to get back to normal life. One of the best is the Your Covid Recovery website.
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COVID Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Video Consultations
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The wonderful team at AccRx have kindly sped through a video consultation facility to help GP surgeries reduce the risk of consulting in person.
The consultation should work on your smart device's web browser. If you are struggling then please download the free Wherby App on your apple or android app store. You can also join a consultation on a PC if you have a webcam. If you are struggling visit this site for help. You will get a text message from your clinician with a unique link allowing you to join the consultation. |
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Face masks
Please note there is no need for GPs to provide exemption letters for the very few people that can’t wear face coverings. The vast majority of people – even those with asthma, COPD etc – are able to wear face masks. Exceptions are listed on the Gov.UK website. In accordance with British Medical Association advice we will not provide letters of exemption for face masks. For the official government advice follow this link.
Mental Health in these difficult times
Mental health 24/7 telephone response line - 0300 3031320
We know this can be a particularly anxious and difficult time, particularly if you or someone you care about struggles with mental health difficulties.
In order to alleviate pressure on GPs, A+Es etc the mental health team at AWP will be available 24/7 to provide advice, guidance and support over the phone patients, families and carers, as well as members of the public who may be worried about their own or someone else's mental health.
The telephone line - 0300 3031320 - provides round-the-clock support for adults and children, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
If you or your loved one feels unsafe, at risk or unable to cope without professional advice, their dedicated staff, with a wealth of skills and experience, will respond to your enquiries and arrange for trained mental health advisors and clinicians to help enable you to manage your difficulties.
The Mental Health 24/7 Response Line works closely with our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide support and signpost people to other services for anyone in the general population seeking mental health support.
We know this can be a particularly anxious and difficult time, particularly if you or someone you care about struggles with mental health difficulties.
In order to alleviate pressure on GPs, A+Es etc the mental health team at AWP will be available 24/7 to provide advice, guidance and support over the phone patients, families and carers, as well as members of the public who may be worried about their own or someone else's mental health.
The telephone line - 0300 3031320 - provides round-the-clock support for adults and children, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
If you or your loved one feels unsafe, at risk or unable to cope without professional advice, their dedicated staff, with a wealth of skills and experience, will respond to your enquiries and arrange for trained mental health advisors and clinicians to help enable you to manage your difficulties.
The Mental Health 24/7 Response Line works closely with our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) to provide support and signpost people to other services for anyone in the general population seeking mental health support.
Sick NOTES
We do not provide sick notes for self isolation due to Covid. We are pleased you are following government advice and protecting yourself or others around you.
If you have any problems resolving disputes, we would suggest you contact ACAS to help.
- If you are off work because of symptoms related to Covid, or you are off becuase you have been a COVID contact, you can get advice and COVID certificates from the NHS track and Trace website:
If you have any problems resolving disputes, we would suggest you contact ACAS to help.
NHS Track and trace
If have COVID symptoms or have been in close contact with a person who has coronavirus you must immediately self isolate and contact the NHS track and trace service for advice. If you don't have access to the internet then call NHS 119 (Not NHS 111).
COVID / Coronavirus testing
We at the surgery - Pioneer Medical Group - have no access to testing. However you are able to self-refer via the NHS test and trace programme. Find out more here or call 119 (Not NHS 111)
Hospital referrals
As of the week commencing 25th of May, the routine referral pathways are open. If you were asked to contact the surgery to chase up a referral once the local services opened, please book a call with the GP that advised you make a referral
Getting help with the practical things
Bristol coronavirus hotline
Wide range of needs, including obtaining food supplies, other essential items and medication. They can also help arrange follow-up support with different organisations.
‘We Are Bristol’ support Tel: – 0117 352 3011
8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Bristol City Council
For all aspects of help due to coronavirus including registering for support on gov.uk if extremely vulnerable, advice for direct payments or personal assistants, financial help if you have lost your job.
Telephone 0800 694 0184
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/crime-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know
Healthwatch Bristol
Help with finding health information, directing to community support or chat through this difficult time.
Tel or text 07944369180
www.healthwatch.co.uk
Wellaware Bristol – information, advice and guidance
https://www.wellaware.org.uk/
Tel 0808 808 5252
Covid Mutual Aid Group
https://covidmutualaid.org
Wide range of needs, including obtaining food supplies, other essential items and medication. They can also help arrange follow-up support with different organisations.
‘We Are Bristol’ support Tel: – 0117 352 3011
8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Bristol City Council
For all aspects of help due to coronavirus including registering for support on gov.uk if extremely vulnerable, advice for direct payments or personal assistants, financial help if you have lost your job.
Telephone 0800 694 0184
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/crime-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know
Healthwatch Bristol
Help with finding health information, directing to community support or chat through this difficult time.
Tel or text 07944369180
www.healthwatch.co.uk
Wellaware Bristol – information, advice and guidance
https://www.wellaware.org.uk/
Tel 0808 808 5252
Covid Mutual Aid Group
https://covidmutualaid.org
I Have Been Asked To Come To The Surgery
If you are asked to attend the surgery take the following steps to reduce your risk while you are here.
- DO NOT wait in the waiting room. You will be called into the building by the clinician at the time of your appointment. Please do not be surprised if the clinician is wearing protective equipment. You will be asked to wear one too.
- Our staff will not shake your hand. Please don't be offended. We are limiting all unnecessary personal contact.
- Keep your distance (social distancing) from other patients in the surgery while checking in or waiting for your appointment. Keep 2 metres apart.
- Limit what you touch while at the surgery. Hard surfaces could well harbour the virus.
- Wash your hands or use alcohol gel regularly.
- Do not touch your mouth or eyes until you have left the surgery and sanitised your hands.
