Coronavirus Information
Acts of Kindness
Fullarton Medical Practice would like to thank the following local companies for their help & support:
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Our final Covid Vaccination Clinic in the marquee took place today Tuesday 13 April.
Thanks to our fantastic practice nurse colleague for their hard work and to our patients for braving the elements.
Recovering from COVID-19
This page will give you some Physiotherapy advice to help you manage your symptoms now you are back home.
In these pages we will discuss various exercises and advice to help with the following:
If you have ongoing concerns regarding any of the issues highlighted above and feel you would benefit from further physiotherapy advice then please email: covid19.rehab@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
If you are reporting on your covid recovery, a member of staff will normally be in touch within four working days.
Please do not use this mailbox to report that you are acutely unwell, please your normal reporting mechanisms via NHS 24 on 111 or your GP Surgery.
If your message is for information only it will be stored and filed safely and confidentially.
If you have current ongoing contact with a physiotherapy team please discuss your concerns with the team in the first instance.
Latest Updates
Facemask Exemption Information for Travel
Please do not contact your GP Practice to ask for face covering exemption letters as this is not something that your GP can provide. As per Scottish Government guidelines exemption certifications are not required, however, should you need this for travel purposes for any Airline you can request a free face covering exemption card by phoning 0800...
Covid Travel
Please do not contact your GP Practice to ask for a Covid vaccination passport or status certificate – they will not be able to provide any standard document. International certification standards have not yet been agreed. The Scottish Government is working to support the re-opening of international travel once it is safe to do so. We are working...
COVID VACCINATION PROGRAMME FOR PATIENTS OVER 80 YEARS
GPs will continue to provide vaccinations to patients who are over the age of 80 years and to patients who are under the age of 80 years who are shielding or housebound. All other patients will be asked to attend a local centre. More information regarding the centralised vaccination programme should be available to patients soon. We are sorry but...
Cervical Cytology – Smears
We’re restarting our screening programmes but have made some changes to how we deliver these services. These changes are to make sure we can keep you and our staff safe during this difficult time. Staff will be wearing the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE), and our reception and waiting areas will be quieter. But we would like to...
Help for our shielding & vulnerable patients
Lifeline Services How can we help? Our Lifeline Services – What do you need? We can help with… Order and delivery essential food items Telephone befriending Hearing aid batteries delivered Prescription pick ups Signposting And much more… Find Out More » Call us on 0800 432 0510
Breathing advice in case of Covid-19 Infection
For information to help your breathing in cases of Covid-19 infection, watch the video below.
Ordering of Medicines
Our GP practices and Community Pharmacies are working incredibly hard to keep their services operating and medicine supply flowing in this extremely challenging time. Medicines are NOT in short supply. Please only order the medicines that you need from your GP practice. Do not order all of your medicines automatically every time. Please tell the...
Isolation Note
Online isolation notes are now available: https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note Patients who do not have symptoms of coronavirus but have a long term health condition e.g. asthma should www.acas.org.uk where they will find advice for employees and employers.
NHS “Near Me” Video Consultations
Where clinically appropriate, video consultations may be available. For more information, click below. CLICK HERE TO START VIDEO CONSULTATION (please note, you must have Safari or Google Chrome Browser) Attend Anywhere Info Brochure https://www.nhsaaa.net/services-a-to-z/near-me-attend-anywhere/
Online appointments suspended
Online appointment booking has been temporarily suspended during the Coronavirus outbreak to allow us to triage patients. We apologise for any inconvenience. Click here to find out how to keep yourself safe and informed.
Self quarantine
UK Government advises self-quarantine if anyone in your household is showing any symptoms.
Facemask Exemption Information for Travel
Please do not contact your GP Practice to ask for face covering exemption letters as this is not something that your GP can provide.
As per Scottish Government guidelines exemption certifications are not required, however, should you need this for travel purposes for any Airline you can request a free face covering exemption card by phoning 0800 121 6240 or through the NHS Scotland exemption card website. Face Covering Exemption Card Scotland
Covid Travel
- Please do not contact your GP Practice to ask for a Covid vaccination passport or status certificate – they will not be able to provide any standard document. International certification standards have not yet been agreed.
- The Scottish Government is working to support the re-opening of international travel once it is safe to do so. We are working with the other UK Nations and with the World Health Organisation to agree on potential future COVID certification requirements for international travel.
- As part of this, we are developing a technical solution that could allow people to access their Covid vaccination status directly
COVID VACCINATION PROGRAMME FOR PATIENTS OVER 80 YEARS
GPs will continue to provide vaccinations to patients who are over the age of 80 years and to patients who are under the age of 80 years who are shielding or housebound.
All other patients will be asked to attend a local centre. More information regarding the centralised vaccination programme should be available to patients soon.
We are sorry but we are unable to vaccinate patients who are invited to attend a local centre as part of the centralised vaccination programme as we have no surplus vaccine.
Post Vaccine Pain Exercises
Patients have reported having a painful shoulder for a few days following the vaccination, this is normal.
We advise doing the exercises to speed up your shoulder recovery.
Dealing with Coronavirus at Home
1. Early recognition – any new (or onset within the last 7 days) continuous cough or fever is possible Coronavirus.
2. Don’t panic – most people will be able to self manage without contacting their GP or 111. Everyone needs to follow simple steps to reduce their symptoms and avoid infecting others.
3. Get educated – NHS inform https://www.nhsinform.scot/ will help you assess your symptoms. It is updated daily so has the most up to date advice. If you are short of breath (i.e. not able to walk up stairs or are having difficulty speaking in sentences) then phone your GP practice or 111. DO NOT go to the GP practice or A&E. Only phone 999 if you feel it is an emergency.
4. Self isolate – stop the virus spreading by self isolating for 7 days from the onset of symptoms and follow information on NHS inform on how to do this. Effective self isolation will stop your friends and family getting infected (see picture below).
5. Rest, paracetamol and fluids are crucial especially with fever – aim for a minimum of 10x300ml mugs of fluid a day. Avoid alcohol. Water, diluting juice or fruit juice are ideal. Aim for regular clear or mildly yellow urine and to be able to pee every 4 hours except when asleep at night. If you have not passed urine in over 4 hours, have dark yellow urine, feel thirsty or dizzy on standing then there is a high chance you are dehydrated and you need to drink lots more as a priority. https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/hydration
6. Food is less important than fluids – if able to eat then have lots of fruit and vegetables as these will help your immune system fight the infection.
7. Stop certain medications – some drugs are unsafe when you are unwell, especially ones to lower your blood pressure, and anti-inflammatories. Look at the ‘Sick Day Rules’ card for more information (below).
8. Get support – call family/friends/community members and ask them to deliver supplies. People in the same house as you do not need to self isolate if they have no symptoms.
9. For children follow advice from the excellent When Should I Worry Website
You can return to work after 7 days if you’re improving but do not need to be symptom free. Contact the GP practice if you are not improving after 7 days.
Medicines to stop on Sick Days:
• ACE Inhibitors – Medicine names ending in “pril”
• ARBs : Medicine names ending in “sartan”
• Diuretics : eg, furosemide, bendroflumethiazide
• Metformin: a medicine for diabetes
• NSAIDs: eg, ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen
Opening Hours
Mon: 8.20am – 5.30pm
Tues: 8.20am – 5.30pm
Wed: 8.20am – 5.30pm
Thurs: 8.20am – 5.30pm
Fri: 8.20am – 5.30pm
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: CLOSED
Please note: The practice is closed from 1.00pm – 1.45pm Every Wednesday for staff training.
Public Holidays - Closed
Monday 1st January
Tuesday 2nd January
Out of Hours
We offer early and late surgeries during the week please ask the receptionist for appointment availability
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