14^th January 2021

Dear Patients

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Hunmanby Surgery aims to provide a high quality service and is taking part in the much needed COVID-19 Vaccination programme. We are working closely with 3 other practices which form the Filey & Scarborough Healthier Communities Network.

We fully understand that these are demanding, scary and uncertain times but, we have no control over who will and will not get the vaccine.

Please treat all staff working in the surgery with respect; we are doing our best for all of you. The vast majority of our patients are both respectful and appreciative.  However, unfortunately we have seen an increasing number of patients becoming verbally abusive and exhibiting unacceptable behaviour.

PLEASE DO NOT contact the practice regarding the vaccine. The NHS will let you know when it is your turn. It is important not to contact the NHS or your practice for a vaccination before then.

The practice is unable to arrange tests for coronavirus. Tests are available online or by calling 119.

National lockdown rules apply in England. Stay at home. Find out what you can and cannot do.

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• Vaccination
  Find out about coronavirus vaccination, including who will get the vaccine first and information about vaccine safety.

• Symptoms
  Find out about the main symptoms of coronavirus and what to do if you or your child has them.

• Testing and tracing
  Get a test to check if you have coronavirus, understand your test result and find out what to do if you’re contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

• Self-isolation and treating symptom
  Advice about staying at home (self-isolation) and treatment for you and anyone you live with.

• People at higher risk
  Advice for people at higher risk from coronavirus, including older people, people with health conditions and pregnant women.

• Long-term effects (long COVID)
  Find out about the long-term effects coronavirus can sometimes have and what help is available.

• Social distancing and changes to everyday life
  Advice about avoiding close contact with other people (social distancing), looking after your wellbeing and using the NHS and other services.

Heather-Louise Ball

Practice Manager

Telephone appointments can be booked in advance. Please be aware that the Doctor will call you that day between the hours of  9am and 8pm. Please make sure that you keep your phone with you. We have had to make this decision due to the increased volume of work in recent months. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.