COVID 19 INFORMATION

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

The practice is open and is operating a phone triage service for some of our appointments.  If you need to speak with a doctor regarding a  problem, you may be offered a telephone appointment.  Pre-bookable appointments are available to book in advance.  There are a limited number of appointments available on the day.  Please telephone at 8.00am if you require an appointment on the day.

If you have any coronavirus symptoms please self isolate according to the up to date advice on the NHS inform website here

If you don't have symptoms and are looking for general information on coronavirus, call NHS Inform’s free helpline: 0800 028 2816

Covid / Flu Vaccinations

Flu and Covid vaccines will NOT be carried out in the practice this year.  All eligible patients will receive a letter informing them of the arrangements to receive their vaccinations.

Further information is available on the NHS Tayside website at https://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/YourHealthWellbeing/PROD_345323/index.htm  

For any other queries which are not answered by the information on the website please call the national helpline on 0800 030 8013 in the first instance. If they are unable to help you can contact tay.vaxlocalenquiries@nhs.scot or call 01382 423108.

Covid-19 Vaccine Videos

•   View full-length COVID-19 Vaccines Explainer Video
•   View shorter version of the COVID-19 Vaccines Explainer Video
•   View Safety Information short video
•   View Doses and Appointments short video
•   View Pregnancy and Breastfeeding short video
•   View Faith Leaders and Ingredients short video

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 :

If you have a medical emergency, dial 999 and tell the operator you have Coronavirus symptoms

If you’ve developed 

• a new continuous or worsening cough and/or
• a fever/high temperature (over 37.8C or 100F) and/or
• a loss or change in your sense of smell or taste

You must stay at home for 10 days from the start of your symptoms even if you think your symptoms are mild. Your household needs to stay at home for 10 days also. Do not return to work until your symptoms have completely settled (this may take longer than 10 days).

Do not attend your GP, surgery, pharmacy or hospital although you can contact your GP by telephone for advice (see below).

IIf you have symptoms of COVID-19  and

• your symptoms worsen during home isolation, especially if you’re in a high or extremely high risk group or
• breathlessness develops or worsens, particularly if you’re in a high or extremely high risk group or
• your symptoms haven’t improved in 7 days or
• you develop symptoms AND have received a letter from the practice or the government because you are in the extremely high risk group

For further advice, you should now contact your GP during usual opening hours (8am - 6pm) and phone 111 only out of hours (6pm - 8am)

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Further advice for Ancrum very high risk patients and for parents

If you need assistance during the pandemic then there are many resources available -

For a directory of various services available, please visit the Dundee Community Health Team website : click here

For Tayside Cares : click here

For Support and Helplines contact Dundee City Council here

For Foodbanks and Food Provison in Dundee : click here

Other Useful links -

Guide to community services during the pandemic  : NHS24 video (with BSL) - click link here

FIT NOTES

Do not ask your GP for a fit note if you are off work because of coronavirus. Instead you can get an isolation note to send to your employer as proof you need to stay at home.

To find out more, see coronavirus staying at home advice

Coronavirus isolation note available here 

Self Certification form (SC2) to print