Coronavirus
The Latest Information
Roll-Out of The Coronavirus Vaccine
We have been informed by Hywel Dda Health Board that we can now only do second doses.
If you have not had your first dose please contact the COVID helpline on 03003038322 to be given an appointment at the mass vaccination centres regardless of what group you are in.
All our stock can now only be used for second doses. All patients should have been given an appointment card listing the date and time for second dose, but if not made please contact the practice in the usual manner.
Vaccine Passports
Your General Practice is unable to offer you certification of your Covid vaccination, a vaccination passport or letter to prove you have been vaccianted against Covid-19.
These proof of vaccination documents have not yet been developed and as such cannot be provided by your GP. As soon as we have further information, we will share it with you. In the meantime, please ensure you keep hold of the card you were given when you had your first dose and remember to bring this to your appointment for the second.
Concerns Over The Vaccine For Under 30s
If you are seeking advice regarding vaccinations for the under 30s in light of the recent announcements on the risk of blood clots, please contact Hywel Dda.
Email: COVIDenquiries.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
Phone: 0300 303 8322
Join A Covid-19 Clinical Trial
The PRINCIPLE trial aims to find treatments that reduce hospital admission and improve symptoms for people with COVID-19. You could be eligible to join if:
- You have had these symptoms for fewer than 15 days – a continuous new or worsening cough and/or a high temperature.
- If you have a positive test for SARS-Co-V2 infection with COVID-19 symptoms in the past 14 days
- And you are aged 50-64 with a pre-existing illness
- Or you are aged 65 or more
Find out more on: http://www.principletrial.org
Advice For Parents During Coronavirus
Whilst coronavirus is infectious to children it is rarely serious. If your child is unwell it is likely to be a non-coronavirus illness, rather than coronavirus itself.
Whilst it is extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what to do when your child is unwell or injured. Remember that NHS 111, GPs and hospitals are still providing the same safe care that they have always done.
Please see link below for further advice:
Help For Those Struggling with Self-Isolation
Below are a list of various websites which may help any of our patients who may be struggling for various reasons during the current Coronavirus outbreak and restrictions. We hope that these may help.
Below are a list of various websites which may help any of our patients who may be struggling for various reasons during the current Coronavirus outbreak and restrictions. We hope that these may help.
Help For Those Struggling with Self-Isolation
Below are a list of various websites which may help any of our patients who may be struggling for various reasons during the current Coronavirus outbreak and restrictions. We hope that these may help.
Below are a list of various websites which may help any of our patients who may be struggling for various reasons during the current Coronavirus outbreak and restrictions. We hope that these may help.
Mind Pembrokeshire
Call: 01437 769982
Email: hello@mindpembrokeshire.org.uk
Cruse
Free bereavement, including bereavement issues relating to Covid19.
Sue Ryder
Free online bereavement counselling
Living Life To The Full
Skills for those having emotional distress.
Mood Juice
Website for anxiety and mood issues.
NHS Helplines
This links to a list of helplines that cover anxiety, OCD, victim support, parenting, relationships, eating disorders, bi-polar, anxiety etc.
Coronavirus Guidance
The NHS is extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. The risk to the general public is moderate.
Please do not book a GP appointment or attend your GP practice if you have a concern about whether you have been affected by coronavirus (either through travel or if you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus). Call 111 (all Wales coronavirus service) to find out what to do next. Information and advice on coronavirus is also available on the Public Health Wales Website. Please check the information on the website before you decide whether you need to dial 111.
DO NOT GO TO A GP SURGERY, COMMUNITY PHARMACY OR HOSPITAL. STAY INDOORS AND AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE.
Call 111 to find out what to do next. Information and advice on coronavirus is also available on the Public Health Wales Website. Please check the information on the website before you decide whether you need to dial 111.
Like the common cold, coronavirus infection usually occurs through close contact with a person with novel coronavirus via coughs and sneezes or hand contact. A person can also be infected by touching contaminated surfaces if they do not wash their hands.
Testing of suspected coronavirus cases is carried out in line with strict regulations. This means that suspected cases are kept in isolation away from public areas and returned home also in isolation. Any equipment that comes into contact with suspected cases are thoroughly cleaned as appropriate. Specific guidance has also been shared with NHS staff to help safeguard them and others. Patients can be reassured that their safety is a top priority, and are encouraged to attend all appointments as usual.
Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health Wales advice to:
- Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
Further information is available on https://phw.nhs.wales/coronavirus/