Ormiston Medical Practice Tynemount Road, Ormiston, East Lothian, EH35 5AB

COVID-19 Update

Face Masks and Face Coverings.

As we are now required to wear these in shops and on public transportation the surgery has had a few requests for letters of exemption. As per the Scottish government guidance it is advised that you use your own discretion when in situations where social distancing can’t be maintained. If you have a health condition where you are worried or shouldn’t use a mask please again use your discretion at what’s best for you. Please note there is no requirement for you to have a letter of exemption from your gp so it’s not something the practice will be able to provide



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COVID-19 symptoms: if you develop a continuous cough, fever / high temperature or loss of sense of smell, stay at home until you get you PCR result. You can book this via nhsinform.com

If you have these symptoms and they are getting worse, please call reception and we will arrange a Telephone call with a GP.

For information and advice please visit nshinform or call the National Coronavirus helpline on 0800 028 2816 (8am-8pm every day).

APPOINTMENTS: 

We are now offering Face to Face, Telephone and Video calls.  There will be a selection of pre-bookable and on the day appointments.  When you call reception to book, please state the way you would like to communicate with the GP. 

Phone lines open at 8am every morning.  This is the best time to call to make an on the day appointment as they are booked very quickly.  After 4pm we will only deal with urgent calls.

currently for the safety of all our patients and staff, we are assessing all patients by telephone initially, and if required, arranging a face to face review. 

If you feel your problem is routine/non urgent, we are offering pre-bookable slots with doctors.  If your problem can safely be managed in this way, we would appreciate using this option to help us manage demand.

Nursing and blood taking appointments remain available for essential conditions. 
Chronic disease management – we have started booking these in again and you will be contacted to attend the surgery. 

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During this difficult time we would like to thank all of you for being so patient and considerate, while we work to continue providing the highest standard of care.