Attending Galway Medical Centre from Tuesday 23^rd Of November

In response to SA boarders opening on 23/11/2021 the following restrictions will be implemented:

• Patients with COVID19/respiratory symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste, smell or fever will be offered telehealth appointments. This includes symptoms that are very mild to protect doctors, staff and patients.   It is recommended that anyone with respiratory symptoms arrange to have a swab for Covid-19.
• Patients attending routine procedures without Covid19 symptoms, we ask that you REMAIN IN YOUR CARand phone reception to let them know you are here.  They will advise you when the doctor is ready for you to come directly in to the consulting room.  When in the surgery please practice social distancing, use the hand sanitiser and avoid unnecessary touching of surfaces and equipment etc.
• Health assessments, GPMP, skin checks, and childhood immunisations will continue as usual- we ask you call and cancel/reschedule appointment if experiencing Covid-19 symptoms.
• ALL patients’ temperature will be checked before entering the centre.

Your health and wellbeing is important to us therefore we have multiple measures in place to ensure your safety when attending appointments. With your cooperation the staff at GMC will continue to provide care safely.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 8351 2211

SA COVID-19 Information line 8am – 8pm 7 days 1800 253 787

National coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline: If you need information about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines or help with the COVIDSafe app, call the telephone number 1800 020 080.