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PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THE GP SURGERY

IF YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS OF COUGH OR FEVER

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Please seek information and guidance by visiting NHS 111 online

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

Calling NHS 111 should only happen should you not be able to use the online advice

https://111.nhs.uk/service/covid-19

The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

You will need to self-isolate if you have any of the following:

you have a new continuous cough – this means you’ve started coughing repeatedly

you have a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back

you've been in close contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis of coronavirus

NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.

Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Stay indoors and avoid close contact with other people. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.

Further information and details of how to self-isolate are available on nhs.uk.

Local NHS Services

FURTHER NHS SUPPORT IN THIS AREA

In addition to the doctors “Out of Hours” service there are a number of other NHS support facilities available in the area.

These can be summarised as follows:

Accident and Emergency
If you suffer a serious injury or become very ill, a 999 ambulance should be called. The local hospitals with Accident and Emergency Departments are:

Wexham Park Hospital, Slough - 01753 633000
Hillingdon Hospital 01895-238282
High Wycombe Hospital, High Wycombe –
01494 526161

NHS 111

If you are at home and would like advice you can call NHS 111. This is a free telephone service offering confidential healthcare advice and information 24 hours a day.

NHS Walk-In Centres

The NHS Walk-In Centre at Upton Hospital, Albert Street,

Slough is open every day for advice and information and

for treatment of minor injuries(such as strains and

sprains) and illnesses (such as coughs, colds and flu-like

symptoms). No appointment is needed. Opening hours:

Monday to Friday 7am-8pm Saturday,

Sunday and Bank Holidays 9am-5pm

Telephone number: 01753 635505

Minor Injuries Unit

Heatherwood Hospital, London Road, Ascot
The Minor Injuries Unit at Heatherwood Hospital is now open from 8am to 10pm everyday. The Unit they can be contacted for advice and guidance during opening hours

on: 01344 620246

Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood
The Minor Injuries Unit at Heatherwood Hospital is now open from 9amto 8pm everyday. The Unit they can be contacted for advice and guidance during opening hours

on: 01923 844201

Both units are staffed by highly trained Emergency Nurse Practitioners who can treat or advise on the following:

Bites, stings and allergic reactions
Injuries to hands and feet
Cuts and bruises
Dislocated fingers and toes
Eye problems
Foreign bodies in the soft tissue
Fractures - arms and legs
Minor burns
Minor head injuries
Nose bleeds
Soft tissue sports injuries
Strains and sprains

Some injuries or conditions may require referral to other services. X-ray services. The Minor Injuries Unit is able to offer a limited x-ray service as follows: clavicle, shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm wrist, hand, fingers toes and lower legs.

Children under four/five.
The Minor Injuries Units are able to see and treat children under five. But unable to provide antibiotics for them. The unit at Heatherwood cannot provide an x-ray service for children under five years of age. The unit at Mount Vernon cannot provide an x-ray service for children under four years of age.