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Acts of Kindness

Fullarton Medical Practice would like to thank the following local companies for their help & support:

Kindness and Co.

for their donation of handgels and handcream which smell lovely!

Gmcorsehill.co.uk

for the donation of alcohol handgel. Clinicians are carrying this with them when they out on visits.

Stitch in Time

for the lovely facemasks – we have kept some of the funky ones aside to use when examining children.

Cochranes Ironmonger

for the donation of spray cleaning bottles.

Nettl of Glasgow

for keeping the website updated with Covid 19 updates.

Dells Rolls

local baker who has been keeping us going with giant and delicious cakes and buns!

We Couldn't Have Done It Without You!!

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:

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Pacing and Anxiety

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Physical activity and exercise

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Return to work

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.

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Cervical Cytology – Smears

by | Jul 1, 2020 |

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 reassure you that there is no change to the screening test itself.

Please call the number on your invitation letter to book your appointment. If you’re able to attend, it’s important to do so. Cervical screening can stop cancer before it starts.

You may have some questions or you may be worried about going to your screening appointment. We’ve tried to answer some of the questions and concerns you may have in this leaflet. But please call the number on your invitation letter if you have any other concerns.

We’re sorry if your last screening invitation was delayed because of COVID-19.

Where can I find the most up-to-date information on public transport?

For the most recent guidance on how to travel safely, go to Transport Scotland’s website:
www.transport.gov.scot/TravelAdvice

I’ve been asked to shield, should I still make an appointment?

Shielding information may change. To find the most up-to-date advice on shielding please go to the NHS inform website: www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirusshielding

I’m self-isolating right now. Should I go to my appointment?

You should not go to your appointment if you’re self-isolating.
Please call your GP practice to change the day of your appointment.

What will be different when I go to my appointment?

You may be asked to wear a face covering during your appointment, in line with national guidance. You may be
asked to use hand sanitiser before coming into the building. Staff may also be wearing PPE, such as masks, gloves, aprons, face visors or eye protection. Your screening appointment may take longer to allow for safety measures to be followed.

Is it safe to attend my appointment?

We’ll still have our normal safety measures, as well as adding new ones. You can help keep the risk low by following any instructions given to you when you arrive, as well as general guidance for keeping yourself safe. You can find out more about keeping yourself safe on the NHS inform website: www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirusadvice

How long will I have to wait for my appointment?

You may have to wait longer than usual for your appointment. This is because there are fewer appointments at GP practices due to the extra measures that are being put in place to keep you and our staff safe. If you have symptoms please let your GP practice know.

I have a cough and/or other signs of COVID-19, what should I do?

If you have any signs of COVID-19 (cough, fever or a loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste), please do not go to your
appointment. Please call you GP practice to change the day of your appointment.
If you think you have COVID-19 and would like to check your symptoms, phone 0800 028 2816. Or, to find out more about the symptoms of COVID-19, go to the NHS inform website:  www.nhsinform.scot/coronavirusadvice

Can someone come with me to my appointment?

Please go to your appointment alone unless you need help from a carer or family member. Anyone not attending an
appointment will be asked to wait outside. We’re trying to limit the number of people within the building and waiting
room areas.

When should I arrive for my appointment?

Arrive as close to your appointment time as possible. Waiting room space is limited to allow for distancing.

What should I do when I arrive?

You’ll be given instructions about what to do once you arrive at your appointment. You may be asked to wait outside as
waiting room space is limited. This will allow you to keep the recommended distance from other people.

Where can I get more information?

For more information on cervical screening please go to the NHS inform website:
www.nhsinform.scot/cervicaltest
More information and support is available through Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: www.jostrust.org.uk/coronavirus-faqs
Staff at your GP practice will be happy to help with anything you need to know.

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. 

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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

Out of hours care is provided by NHS 24

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Please note this is for urgent and emergency problems only.

We offer early and late surgeries during the week please ask the receptionist for appointment availability

Contact

Call: 01292 264 260
Fax: 01292 292 160

Address

Fullarton Medical Practice
40 Dalblair Road
Ayr, KA7 1UL

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