There is a national shortage of blood bottles, which is expected to last until at least 17th September 2021. This is affecting every healthcare service provider. We have therefore been told by the NHS to postpone all non-urgent blood results.

Although national restrictions on face masks and social distancing are being relaxed on 19th July, we are still requesting all patients to wear a face mask and socially distance when they attend the practice. This will remain in place until further notice.

Due to the nature of our work, we often have vulnerable patients on site and have a duty to protect them as well as our staff.

We also have patients with possible coronavirus symptoms on site, and although we have procedures in place to try and remove contact from other patients, the wearing of face masks and social distancing will continue to be in place in order to protect those patients and staff that need to come into the building.

Staff will also continue to wear face masks and other PPE for their own protection and yours.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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