Update On Mask Wearing

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From Tuesday 2nd May 2023 the wearing of face masks/coverings is no longer mandatory within the surgery for patients and staff members, unless you are experiencing the following respiratory symptoms;

  • continuous cough
  • high temperature, fever or chills
  • loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell
  • shortness of breath
  • unexplained tiredness, lack of energy
  • muscle aches or pains that are not due to exercise
  • not wanting to eat or not feeling hungry
  • headache that is unusual or longer lasting than usual
  • sore throat, stuffy or runny nose
  • diarrhoea, feeling sick or being sick

Masks will still be available to those who wish to wear them as well as those who are displaying the above symptoms.