CORONAVIRUS (Covid-19)

Visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page below for the latest advice:

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19

Coronavirus general helpline: 0800 028 2816

In view of the recent global COVID-19 outbreak, Riverside Medical Practice has made the decision to limit face to face contact with all patients.  You can still book a telephone consultation with a GP of your choice.  If your clinician feels you need to be seen, they will give you instructions on how and when to attend the surgery.   

 ***** PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE PRACTICE FOR YOUR GP  APPOINTMENT *****

Social isolation, social distancing and shielding

New and updated information on self isolation and social distancing, including those who have received a letter from The Scottish Government:

Guidance on Self Isolation and Social Distancing for COVID 19.pdf

Scottish Government COVID-19 Helpline for patients who receive the flu injection for health reasons: 0800 111 4000

Prescriptions:

Please note that pharmacies are now a little longer than usual to process repeat prescriptions.  Please take this into consideration when ordering your prescription.

#HelpUsHelpYou by following the new guidelines about ordering medication.  Only collect the amount you need so that we can help reduce the pressure and workload for GPs and community pharmacies. 

Please note the practice is trying to reduce the amount on contacts with patients collecting prescriptions.  With this in mind we strongly suggest that you choose a pharmacy convenient for you for your prescription to be sent to. 

If you are having difficulty accessing our online prescription service, please email your request to:  high-uhb.gp55841-prescriptions@nhs.net

For more info:  www.nhs.inform.scot/coronavirus

Self Isolation Notes:

https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note

Use this service if you have been told to stay at home because of coronavirus and you need a note for your employer.

You can also use this service for someone else:

https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note

Resources:

Advice for parents during COVID-19

PETAL Bereavement Support

Helpful Numbers

Resources to support emotional wellbeing and mental health

Parent Club - covering health information, advice on how to talk about Coronavirus and ideas on helping children through this time: 

https://www.parentclub.scot/ 

Epilepsy Check-In Service:

Maggie's Highland Virtual Program

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If you've developed a continuous cough or fever/high temperature in the last 7 days, stay at home for 7 days from the day your symptoms started.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE GP PRACTICE