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Vitamin D and Covid-19
May 19, 2020
With the current advice for people to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scottish Government has suggested that people of all age groups should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms (400 units) daily. Full guidance…
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Eating well during Covid-19
May 8, 2020
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has published some really useful information about eating healthily during the Covid-19 pandemic. Eating a healthy diet and aiming for a healthy weight means that our bodies are more able to fight infections such as…
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Covid-19 Assessment Centre in Linwood
May 1, 2020
Our local Covid19 Community Assessment Centre is now up and running in Linwood. You must be referred by 111 or your GP in order to be given an appointment at the centre for assessment and no patients are being tested…
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Coronavirus and shielding
April 25, 2020
Patients who are at extremely high risk of severe complications are being asked by the Government to “Shield”. There is information here about what this means. Over the next few weeks, one of our Practice Nurses or GPs will telephone…
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Information for parents during coronavirus pandemic
April 14, 2020
Paediatricians at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow have told us that they are concerned that parents may not be bringing their unwell children to hospital because they are worried about catching coronavirus. We know that it can be…
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Introducing our Patient Advisors!
April 14, 2020
During this difficult time, when everyone is having to distance themselves, we thought we would take the opportunity to introduce the various members of staff at Riverview Medical Centre. Let’s start with the friendly faces that patients meet when they…
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Video Consultations
April 14, 2020
Be prepared! Many problems and queries can safely be dealt with over the phone but the nurse or GP may decide during a telephone consultation that switching to a video consultation would be the safest option to help with your…
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Fit notes for patients isolating due to Covid-19
March 23, 2020
If you require a fit note for your employer because you have been isolating at home as a result of Covid-19, these are available online. Please visit https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note
Where do I get help about Covid-19?
March 23, 2020
From Monday 23.3.20, patients should NOT contact the surgery with ANY queries regarding Covid-19. If you have mild symptoms, or are looking for information about Covid-19, please visit http://www.nhsinform.scot or phone the Scottish Coronavirus Helpline on 0800 028 2816.
GP Appointments
March 11, 2020
Due to the current situation with Covid-19 (Coronavirus), we are no longer able to offer face-to-face GP appointments for routine problems. You will be able to pre-book a telephone appointment with the GP for any routine issues. Should you be…
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