Osteopaths are identified as essential healthcare workers. Seeing an osteopath in good time can take the pressure off the NHS, which is invaluable given current circumstances.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made certain changes at the clinic. The treatment couches and stools are covered with a medical grade wipeable material, surfaces and touch points are wiped down with a sanitising solution between patients, I use hand sanitiser between patients and wash my hands regularly with soap and water throughout the day, etc…
The use of masks, although not on a daily basis, has also become more common place. So if a patient has a cold or cough, but is well enough to come in for treatment; they are given a mask to wear at the clinic for the duration of their visit.
In short we have carried on maintaining high levels of hygiene at the clinic to protect potentially vulnerable patients and ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
Post COVID-19 Special Measures
What You Need To Do:
- Fever, new persistent cough or cold in the past 5 days? Please let me know. As long as you feel well enough to come into clinic, you can still come in for your treatment, but you will need to wear a mask that I will provide.
- We are otherwise not required to wear a face mask in clinic. However if you would prefer to wear one, just let me know at the beginning of the session and I will put one on too.
- Please arrive promptly for your appointment to minimise waiting time in the lobby.
- Dress warmly as your body temperature tends to go down as you lie on the couch and relax into the treatment. I do have a blanket I can put over you if you need/want it and I will offer you a glass of water when you arrive.
- Please bring as few family members to your appointments as possible.
What to expect:
- Hand sanitiser is available for you to use at the clinic.
- Soft furnishings, reading material and toys are kept to a minimum for ease of sanitising the clinic.
- Appointments times allow the necessary time for sanitising the clinic between patients.
What I am doing:
- Freshly laundered clinic uniform (aprons are no longer recommended).
- Sanitise my hands between every patient.
- Surfaces and couch are wiped down after every patient with a sanitising solution.
- Treatment room is aired between patients to maintain a healthy environment.
COVID-19 Symptoms And What To Do, on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-and-what-to-do
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