Welcome to The Pool Medical Centre

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LIVE WITH HAS ANY OF THESE SMYPTOMS:

A HIGH TEMPERATURE,
A NEW, CONTINUOUS COUGH
OR LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL

STAY AT HOME FOR 7 DAYS TO STOP THE RISK OF GIVING CORONAVIRUS TO TOHERS.

DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY, COMMUNITY PHARMACY OR HOSPITAL. FOLLOW THE LINK https://111.nhs.uk/service/covid-19 FOR ADVICE.

The Pool Medical Centre will be closed on Monday 25th May 2020 for the Bank Holiday.

In the event of a life threatening emergency please dial 999.

If you have a medical problem that cannot wait until we re-open on Tuesday 26th May 2020 please dial 111.

If you have a query regarding the Coronavirus please check the "useful links" on our Coronavirus - information for patients
page prior to phoning. Alternatively there is more information available at gov.uk/coronavirus and

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

Due to the current situation with Covid-19 some changes to our procedures and appointments are having to be made. Please see our Changes at the Surgery due to Coronavirus page for more information regarding this.

You can now contact the Surgery online using eConsult. Click on the blue banner on the home page to send an administration request or to request advice from a GP. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOUR REQUEST OR QUERY IS URGENT PLEASE TELEPHONE THE SURGERY. For more information please see our Changes at the Surgery due to Coronavirus page.

STAY AT HOME to stop coronavirus spreading and SAVE LIVES

Everyone must stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. This includes people of all ages – even if you do not have any symptoms or other health conditions.

Please click the link for advice for parents during the Coronavirus pandemic. Information for parents during Coronavirus

You can only leave your home:

to shop for basic essentials – only when you really need to

to do one form of exercise a day – such as a run, walk or cycle, alone or with other people you live with

for any medical need – for example, to visit a pharmacy or deliver essential supplies to a vulnerable person

to travel to and from work – but only where this is absolutely necessary

Please note that in line with Government guidelines we will not issue sick notes for patients who are self-isolating. We have produced a generic letter which you can download here and send to your employer to explain this. Letter to employer regarding Covid-19

We would like to thank you for your cooperation and support at this time.

The Pool Medical Centre along with our Patient Participation Group are working together to create a sensory garden. We hope that this will provide a relaxing and calm space for patients to wait for their appointments as an alternative to sitting in the waiting room.

We are hoping to start this project soon and would be very grateful for any volunteers who may be able to help with this.

If you would be interested in lending a helping hand please contact the Surgery and ask to speak to Rachel or Jennie.

Thank you.

Parkrun Practice

The Pool Medical Centre is proud to announce that we are now a certified Parkrun Practice. For more information please see the page on our website by clicking on the below link:

Parkrun Practice