NHS urges public to follow Covid guidelines over bank holiday weekend
The NHS is urging south Londoners to follow Government guidance on staying safe this bank holiday weekend.
They are also appealing for eligible people to book their Covid vaccine by calling 119 or going on to the NHS website.
Urgent care is available over Easter, with GPs offering more appointments, for people with urgent health needs, by telephone or through video consultation, but face to face appointments are still offered if necessary.
People can also visit 111online or call 111 at any time, where they will be asked some questions about symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.
999 should only be called if the situation is life-threatening, such as chest pain, blackouts, a serious injury, or if you think you’re having a stroke.
Dr Nicola Jones, who is a GP, said:“Our teams are working incredibly hard to provide Londoners with the best possible care should they be unwell this Easter, with extra GPs services and more appointments on evenings and weekends.
“If you become unwell, contact your GP practice or use their website to find out what your local arrangements are, or use the NHS 111 online service for health advice. Remember that 999 should only be called if the situation is life-threatening.”
Covid-19 vaccinations will continue to take place over the bank holiday weekend as the NHS continues to roll out the largest vaccination programme in the health services history.
If you are over 50 years of age, have a health condition that puts you at greater risk, or are a health or social care worker, call 119 now or go online to book your Covid vaccination appointment at www.nhs.uk.
Dr Jones, who is also the lead GP for the Covid-19 vaccination programme in south west London, continued: “The NHS in South West London is undertaking an ambitious plan to protecting our most vulnerable residents from COVID-19 and I would strongly urge any person eligible for a vaccine to book an appointment for their first dose as soon as possible.”
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