Online isolation notes via NHS111 online, for patients that are self isolating, have now been launched. An isolation note can be obtained without contacting a doctor, this will reduce the pressure on GP surgeries and prevent people needing to leave their homes. The notes can be accessed through the NHS website here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
and here:
Please find below a link leading to latest advice for Coronavirus Guidance for Clinicians:-
Please find a link below for another guidance document for general practice. This guidance is correct at the time of publishing (19th March). However, it is subject to updates so please ensure the information you are disseminating to the public is accurate.
NHSEI recognise the intense pressure that general practice is under right now as the pandemic increases rapidly. On 17th March, you received 'Next Steps on the NHS response to Covid-19:
Last night (17th March) the Government announced additional measures to seek to reduce the spread across the country. It is essential these measures succeed. However, as the outbreak intensifies over the coming days and weeks, the evidence from other countries and the advice from SAGE and the Chief Medical Officer is that at the peak of the outbreak the NHS will still come under intense pressure. Please click here for full details:
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