Watch Dom Hardy, Chief Operating Officer and his colleagues at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, sharing important messages including:
The hospital is open for booked appointments – so please do attend your tests, scans or check-ups. Many people are worried about being a burden to the health service or getting Covid19 and are leaving it longer than usual to get health advice. A number of serious conditions are easier to treat if caught early enough.
The hospital is safe to visit if you have an appointment – there are a number of measures in place, including the use of masks, social distancing, regular deep cleaning, and hand sanitiser stations all over the building.
Please attend on your own if you can and arrive just before your appointment time (partners can join you for maternity scans and labour).
Please be aware the hospital needs to limit visitor numbers to help keep everyone as safe as possible. Please check the hospital website for the latest information about visiting.
If you are having a life-threatening problem such as chest pains, breathing difficulties or the symptoms of a stroke, call 999 and come to the Emergency Department immediately. If you feel more generally unwell are unsure what to do, contact your GP surgery or call 111 for advice.
The hospital is here to help you – but they need you to help yourself too. Look after your own health and help ease the pressure on the front line – this includes getting your flu jab. Contact your GP surgery if you fall into any of the vulnerable categories.
Please follow the government Covid safety guidelines, especially around hands, face, space – protect yourself and others and keep the NHS safe.
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