The NHS is prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases and has put in place measures to ensure the safety of patients and NHS staff while also ensuring an EMERGENCY service is available to the public .
WE ARE STILL HERE TO HELP
ALL ROUTINE DENTISTRY IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WE WILL TRIAGE ALL CALLS including from patients who do not currently have a registered dentist.
Contact 320775 if you have a dental problem, between 0900 - 1700, Monday to Friday, we will explain the options for treatment at the present time.
IF YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
WE WILL ARRANGE EMERGENCY TREATMENT AT A DESIGNATED CENTRE
at present there are no centres available in our area.
Do not call 111, during normal opening hours, this service is dealing with an enormous volume of calls.
A&E are there for life-threatening emergencies which include: swelling of the face and neck affecting breathing, swallowing & eye movement and serious facial trauma.
Check online at gov.uk and at nhs.uk for advice on your SYMPTOMS and the latest COVID-19 information DO NOT attend any dental practice, you must call 320775.
PLEASE ignore any automated SMS or e-mail message asking to book appointments.
THREE SIMPLE WORDS
STAY AT HOME
SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Childline 0800 1111: Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.
MIND: Mental Health Support with specific advice on ‘Coronavirus and your wellbeing’.
YoungMinds: Supporting children and young people and their parents/carers with their mental health and wellbeing. Specific advice on managing self-isolation and anxiety about coronavirus.
ICON: Babies cry: You can cope.
SafeLives: Specific resources for domestic abuse and COVID.
IRISi interventions: irisi.org/iris/find-your-local-iris-site/