COVID 19 UPDATE
Although the vaccine has been fantastic in reducing the spread of Covid-19. The numbers of infections and deaths appear to be rising this Autumn/Winter. As a result of the rise in cases, Orchard Medical Practice will continue to maintain extra infection control processes.
We respectively ask that ALL patients continue to wear face coverings when coming into the Health Centre. If you do not have access to a face covering we will be happy to provide you with either a surgical face mask or a face shield prior to you entering the Health Centre.
We continue to offer triage on all patients requesting access to a GP. If a GP feels that you need further examination, they may ask for you to attend a face to face appointment, this will usually be on the same day if needed.
Patients that are suspected of having respiratory symptoms as a result of Covid-19 may be asked to attend the surgery and will be seen in a separate part of the building. Which has been isolated from the general population, you will be advised what to do if this is the case.
You should NOT come into the surgery if you think you might have Covid-19 or have the symptoms suggestive of the virus.

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Advice

Covid

What to do if you are asked to self-isolate due to Coronavirus

Self isolating when someone you live with has Covid-19 or Self isolating when someone you work with has tested positive for Covid-19 This means:

You must stay at home for 14 days.
Do not allow people to visit your home and do not go out for 14 days. You must NOT go to work, to the shops or leave the place where you live for any reason during the 14 days of self-isolation.
All members of your home must isolate for 14 days too.
Children who live with you must isolate for 14 days and must not attend school or any other childcare setting.

What to do if you are asked to self isolate click here for more information

Isolation Support Payments

Ipswich Borough Council have provided information on how a person living in the Ipswich area can claim Self-Isolation Support Payments, including eligibility criteria and required documents to apply, as well as the lower-level discretionary fund payment. This is available at:

https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/self-isolation-support-payments

Self isolating when you have tested positive for Covid-19

If you tested positive for Covid-19 you must isolate for 10 days from the date of your positive test result.
If you have symptoms try to stay as far away from other people in your home as possible
If you still have a temperature at the end of the first 10 days, continue to self-isolate until your temperature returns to normal and seek medical advice from your GP Help and support

If you have other support needs, please call the Suffolk Advice and Support Service on 0800 068 3131 (09:00 – 17:00 weekdays)

Provided by: Suffolk County Council

Covid Vaccine

https://eput.nhs.uk/news-events/coronavirus/coronavirus-vaccine/

FOR PARENTS A SPECIAL COVID MESSAGE

When your child is ill or injured it is very difficult to decide if/when to call your child’s GP, NHS 111 or go to the Accident & Emergency Department particularly when everyone is being asked to stay at home. Select the link below for some guidance:

If your child is ill during COVID19

School flow chart for suspected Covid-19

Covid-19 absence: A quick guide for parents/carers