East Norfolk Medical PracticeCOVID-19 Staying at home, pre-existing conditions, high risk patients and more...
If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
The COVID-19 vaccination is not yet available for any patients. We are unable to tell you when the vaccination will be available. For more information, please visit:
- COVID-19 Vaccinations
- A guide to covid-19 vaccination for those currently pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy
Well-being while staying at home
Staying at home (self-isolating) can be difficult, but it’s important to stop coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading to other people.
If you are eligible then help and support is available with everyday tasks from an NHS volunteer responder. They can help with things like collecting shopping, medicines and prescriptions.
Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
Keeping Active
To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.
Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions
- Macmillan – Guidance for people with cancer.
- Asthma UK – Specific information about COVID-19 for people with asthma.
- Blood Cancer UK – Coronavirus and covid vaccine information for people affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN, or any blood cancer.
- Diabetes UK – Information for people living with diabetes and their families.
- Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease.
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
- Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak, can be found at www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do
Healthwatch Norfolk
Healthwatch Norfolk is the independent voice for patient and service users in the county. They collect public views of health and social care services and make sure they are heard by people in charge. They also provide information about services available in Norfolk and direct people to someone who can help.
Visit the Healthwatch website for more information.
Advice for high risk patients
- Who is at high risk from coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Advice for people at higher risk
- Pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Other conditions and coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to Access Your GP Practice
The way you access your GP is changing to ensure you get the best possible care safely and quickly. We only want people to attend the practice when they need to, in order to keep you and our staff safe from Coronavirus. This video explains how you can contact your GP practice and the different ways care will be delivered to keep you safe. Your general practice is here for you. Help us help you. For more information, please visit www.nhs.uk/health-at-home.