This is to keep patients and staff safe so we can continue to provide a service of care and keep our staff numbers up to capacity, ensuring reception staff are able to work safely and clinicians are still able to run their clinics. In recent weeks, we've had significant numbers of staff, both clinical and admin need to take time away from the surgeries due to being COVID positive. 

 

Unless you have proof of exemption you will be asked to wear a face covering. If you have exemption, please bring this with you. We'd like to make you aware that if you refuse to wear a mask, depending on why you are seeing the clinician, they may well defer the appointment or offer to see you in an outside area (more ventilation) 

 

The obvious scenario we want to avoid is needing to cancel the appointment due to a patient refusing to wear a mask. Please check the government website for more information. We're really grateful for everyone's help in keeping all of us at GPS safe so we can keep our community safe too 

We won't care if you haven't shaved your legs or you have your old pants on... Our only concern is your health!

 

If you feel worried about going for cervical screening, you are not alone. It may help to know as much as possible about what going for cervical screening is like. You could ask someone you trust about their experience, speak with our nurses, or call this free Helpline from Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust on 0808 802 8000 for more support. Find out more about what happens at a Smear test here https://www.jostrust.org.uk/.../what-happens-during...