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Devon & Cornwall Shared Record

Helping patients across

Devon and Cornwall

Here is a summary of the recently updated COVID mask policy for healthcare settings, including Bideford Medical Centre, as of June 2022:

Patients are no longer required to wear a face covering (but are welcome to wear one as a personal preference)

Patients who attend with suspected COVID or respiratory symptoms should wear a mask or face covering if tolerated

Healthcare staff will continue to wear masks where there is a risk of COVID-19 transmission or the patient is vulnerable / has reduced immunity

Healthcare staff will also put on a mask if the patient makes a reasonable request for them to do so

We will continue to use social distancing in the surgery to help patients flow through the practice and reduce disease transmission

COVID 19 - More Information & Advice

We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice.

This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who has a specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and veteran specific health services. This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.

If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.

The following very useful patient resource offers support for mental wellbeing, housing, employment and finances:

https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/