Following the most recent Government Guidelines for January 2021:

We are open.

Background

In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO stated there is a high risk of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreading to other countries around the world.

World Health Organisation

WHO and public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, long term success cannot be taken for granted. All sections of our society, including businesses and employers, must play a role if we are to stop the spread of this disease.

Our New Policy at Severn Chiropractic Clinic

The latest Government guidelines have now deemed it safe for Chiropractic Clinics to open under certain circumstances and conditions. These are outlined under the headings below :

Screening of Patients prior to their visit

Patients will be asked pertinent questions about their health and health history, including medication to make sure they do not fall into the "High Risk" group of people for whom it is not safe to come to the practice. How to check if you are in the High risk or Higher risk Group. Link to: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk

Consent

On entering the Clinic all patients will be asked to sign a consent form for a Face-to-Face appointment.

On Entering the Clinic

There will be a sign displayed on the entrance to the Clinic asking about correct Social Distancing and Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19. Patients are asked to reschedule if they think they are at risk of being a carrier. This is to keep members of staff safe.

There will be signage up in the Clinic with regards to safe social distancing and protocol

Clinic Practice; What are we doing to stay safe?

• All team members are asked to monitor on a daily basis with regards to their own health symptoms. Link to: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/

• Minimising Contact Time/Social Distancing

  Patient treatment times will be staggered to minimise contact time in waiting areas. Patients will be asked to stay in their cars where ever possible, until it is time for their appointment. Patients are asked to be on time for their appointments. There will be clearly marked areas on where to place yourself for safe social distancing. There will be different Entrance and Exit points.

• Hygiene and Cleaning

  Appointment times will be booked so that there is a 10-minute turn around to disinfect all areas between patients. Disinfecting of areas will follow the advice of European Centre for Disease prevention and Control, Stockholm 2020. ECDC Technical Report. Disinfectants used are in line with British Standards 1276, 1040 and 13704 and are approved by the European Biocidal Products Directive. Staff are trained in these procedures.

• PPE

  All staff members will be wearing appropriate PPE. All staff members will be wearing scrubs that are kept and laundered at the Clinic. This is to minimise contamination.

• Face Masks

  All Patients will be asked to supply a compliant face mask and to sanitise their hands on entering and exiting the Clinic.

What Service can we offer you in the interim?

The Clinic can be contacted by telephone between the hours of 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday for those seeking advice about their treatment plan or indeed if they have any questions about existing or new complaints. A Chiropractor will be available to talk too.

New Patients

We are once again taking on New Patients.

More Information on COVID-19

The following sites provide useful information on COVID-19:
https:/www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

We would like to thank everyone for being so understanding during these difficult times.

Stay well.