COVID 19 and your appointment
I would like you to feel confident and relaxed about coming for treatment, so I thought I would take this opportunity to update you on some of the changes that I’ve made in order to provide a safe environment for us all.
People can be infectious 2-5 days before symptoms surface, or have no symptoms at all. This means to be as safe as possible we need to treat everyone as if they are potentially carrying the virus (which applies to me too).
Using guidelines developed by Public Health England (PHE) and my professional body the Institute of Osteopathy (IO), I am implementing the following procedures:
People can be infectious 2-5 days before symptoms surface, or have no symptoms at all. This means to be as safe as possible we need to treat everyone as if they are potentially carrying the virus (which applies to me too).
Using guidelines developed by Public Health England (PHE) and my professional body the Institute of Osteopathy (IO), I am implementing the following procedures:
- you will be required to complete a COVID-19 screening questionnaire before your initial appointment
- I will ask you to wait in your car until I invite you in for your appointment
- I will allow extra time between appointments to ensure that surfaces can be wiped down and the treatment room aired between patients
- I will be wearing full PPE (apron, mask and gloves)
- I will provide you with a medical grade IIR face mask to wear during the appointment
- I will ask you to wash or gel your hands on arrival, and as you leave
Even with all these procedures in place it is unfortunately impossible to guarantee there is no viral transmission. I will, of course, do everything I can, but it is also up to you to decide if you feel safe enough to come for an appointment. That decision may be different for you, if you or a member of your household, are in one of the more vulnerable groups.
I am always happy to speak to you and offer advice over the phone if that suits you better for now. If you have any further questions please get in touch by emailing info@anneosteopath.co.uk or calling 0794 0794 722). We are open as normal with COVID measures in place.
Anne Benfield
I am always happy to speak to you and offer advice over the phone if that suits you better for now. If you have any further questions please get in touch by emailing info@anneosteopath.co.uk or calling 0794 0794 722). We are open as normal with COVID measures in place.
Anne Benfield
