What this means for appointments:

• We will be continuing to screen patients on attendance of appointments
• Following social distancing guidelines within the waiting room and clinic
• All persons will be required to sanitise their hands on entry
• Only essential are to attend appointments with patients. Where appropriate we will be limiting 1 person to the clinic at any one time
• Do not attend appointments early. If you arrive early please wait in the car until your appointment time. If reception is congested please return to your car and call the clinic
• Brush your teeth at home before your appointment
• Anti-bacterial mouth rise prior to any procedure that generates an aerosol  

Do not attend appointments if:

• You are required to be in self-isolation; This includes waiting for Covid-19 test results or if you are required to quarantine after travelling from relevant restricted areas.   
• You have you had close/casual contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19?
• You or accompanying person feel unwell, or have flu-like symptoms, including:

• Cough
• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Fever

We want to assure you that our priority remains the safety and wellbeing of people - our patients, our people and the community. In line with this commitment we’re continuing a number of safety measures to help minimise any risk of COVID-19 exposure within the practice.

These include:

· Our team members staying home if they have been in contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19, or are feeling unwell with flu-like symptoms;

· Standard infection control procedures to reduce the spread of any infection;

· The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for all treatments such as standard level 2 surgical masks, protective eyewear and gloves;

· Strengthened cleaning procedures, including actively promoting the regular use of antibacterial hand sanitiser and surface wipes;

· Stringent personal hygiene measures for our people;

· Requesting patients reschedule their appointment if they are or have recently been unwell, or are experiencing any flu-like symptoms; and

· Touch free temperature checks for our patients.

Thank you for your understanding, loyalty and support