50 Victoria Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1XE
Telephone: 01903 230656
50 Victoria Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1XE
Telephone: 01903 230656
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Durrington Health Centre, Durrington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2RX | Telephone: 01903 230656
Durrington Health Centre, Durrington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2RX
Telephone: 01903 230656
Coronovirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can affect your lungs and airways. there is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus. Antibiotics do not work against viruses.
Latest information is available at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Easy read guide to Coronavirus available on Mencap website
What to do if you have coronavirus symptoms
Continue to stay at home and do not go to the GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital, if you have either:
YOU DO NOT NEED TO CONTACT NHS111 to tell them you are staying at home
If you develop symptoms see https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ or call 119.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
There are three different vaccines in use:
THE SURGERY IS USING A TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE FROM ACCURX TO BOOK COVID VACCINATIONS. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO CLICK ON A LINK AND PROVIDE YOUR DATE OF BIRTH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE.
COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS
If you have had a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, that is two doses, you can demonstrate your vaccination status either by downloading the free NHS App if you have a smartphone, by registering on the NHS website, or ringing NHS 119 who will provide you with a paper letter. For more information see HERE.
SUPPORTING YOUR RECOVERY FROM COVID
Your COVID Recovery is an NHS website offering support in your recovery from COVID.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Advice
Black, Asian or other ethnic minorities have been found by Public Health England to be at increased risk from COVID-19. If you identify as BAME, please read this advice which reinforces the Public Health messages about how you can protect yourself. If you would like this provided in another language, please contact Reception.
Government advice in different languages, including English, about hand-washing, symptoms and testing. Click here for the videos.
If you have an oximeter, click here for videos in different languages, including English, about how to use it.
We have added general diabetes information in different languages to our Health Information Links Section found under the Patient Info tab.
Germ Defence Website
Germ Defence is an evidence-based behaviour change website that provides advice on infection control at home. A clinical trial showed that using Germ Defence successfully reduced the number and severity of infections in the home. It was created by a team of doctors and scientists to give you advice that has been proven to reduce the spread of viruses in the home. It can help you plan how to protect yourself and members of your family from infection by COVID-19 and flu. It takes just ten minutes to use.
Register for help from Adur & Worthing Council
There is an online form to enable people to get in touch with the Council for help and support. This will prioritise those who might not be in a position to ask for help or have any friends, neighbours and families. They support will include help with food, guidance with money (including welfare benefit claims), having someone to talk to, mental health support, safety advice, for example avoiding ‘scams’, and support with accessing digital services. If you are having difficulty completing the form, please ring 01903 221222 open 8am – 8pm.
Isolation Note
People unable to work because of coronovirus, either because they have symptoms or live with someone who has symptoms, can self-certify for the first seven days. After this time you can use an isolation note to provide evidence of the need to self-isolate. This can be issued without seeing a GP.
You can access the isolation note website here https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/
For more information see https://www.gov.uk/government/news/online-isolation-notes-launched-providing-proof-of-coronavirus-absence-from-work
How to avoid catching and spreading coronovirus
Like the common cold, the COVID-19 infection usually occurs through close contact with a person with COVID-19 via cough and sneezes or hand contact. A person can also catch the virus by touching contaminated surfaces if they do not wash their hands. It’s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.
You may be at high risk from coronavirus if you:
Pregnancy Advice
Pregnancy advice available from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Health at home
Webpage that gives you an overview of NHS services that are available, such as how to order repeat prescriptions online and get them delivered.
Public Health England
Guidance on looking after mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Employment and Financial Support
The Government has provided advice on employment and financial support: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Well-being and Support
Domestic Violence and Abuse Support https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk 0800 2000 247 Rights, options and support
Local domestic abuse service for West Sussex 0330 222 8181
MIND https://www.mind.org.uk/ Mental Health Support
Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/ Resources and help for all ages