The Lighthouse Clinic has been seeing certain patients throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Most new and follow up appointments will be a telephone consultation before being invited to the clinic.
If you are due to come into the clinic, you may be wondering what to expect when you visit.
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We ask that you only enter the building if you have an appointment.
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We ask you to enter alone unless you require a person to help you during your consolation.
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You will enter the building through the front entrance.
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Our building has been adapted to be a safe environment, for example, our reception area has a protective transparent screen.
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You will be asked to sanitise your hands with the gel provided.
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You will be asked to wear a face mask (we can provide a mask if you forget to bring your own).
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You will be screened, a quick process where we take your temperature.
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There is a very short health questionnaire to complete.
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We adhere to social distance rules in the waiting areas by controlling patient numbers and placing screens between chairs.
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All clinical staff are Covid 19 trained and will be wearing PPE.
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Any administrative staff that you may see will be wearing masks.
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After your appointment, you will be asked to exit the building through the backdoor to help maintain a safe distance.
