Procedures for ALL therapies
commencing 17th May 2021
Arrive at the centre and ring the doorbell by the front door, DO NOT ENTER
the building. If someone else is waiting, wait at the bottom of the ramp until
the walkway is clear AND KEEP A 2 METRE DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES
Someone will come to the front door and take your temperature and ask you
to confirm you have no symptoms of Covid19.
Before entering the centre, use the automatic hand sanitiser to the right of
the front door. If this is not working use the one on the desk in reception.
You are required to wear a mask that you can either bring with you, or make
a donation for one provided at the centre. (Centre masks are CE Certified
masks, Type IIR)
You can bring a carer to help you into the centre, if this is necessary, but
request that they do not stay, but remain contactable.
TURN UP AT YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME, NOT EARLY. IF YOU TURN UP EARLY
PLEASE WAIT IN YOUR CAR. THERE WILL BE NO CHAIRS AVAILABLE IN
RECEPTION.
OXYGEN THERAPY:
MONDAY 10am, TUESDAY 10am and 11.30am, THURSDAY 10am, FRIDAY 10am
(and some Wednesdays at 10am)
IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY PLEASE WAIT IN YOUR CAR. When your temperature
has been taken you need to go STRAIGHT into the chamber with your mask
on. THERE SHOULD BE NO CHATTING IN THE CHAMBER. Bring your own
water and container and take home to wash. Bring your own blanket/hot
water bottle if required and take home.
We will only be able to accommodate 3 people per oxygen session due to
social distancing at sitting positions 1,3,5 or 2,4,6
Keep your paper mask on until pressurisation of tank reaches half way, the
operator will tell you when this is. Masks must be kept on until the end of
the session/or until it is hard to breath then remove oxygen mask and put on
paper mask.
From Monday 17 th May: You are responsible for cleaning your own mask with
a sterisiling wipe that will be provided at the centre. Please place your mask
in a clear bag and hand to the operator to put away. MASKS NOT TO BE
TAKEN HOME.
After the session volunteers will completely sanitise the chamber using
wipes, this includes door handles, chair, chair arms etc.
Oxygen pipes will be sterilised after every session.
YOU SHOULD LEAVE THE CENTRE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SESSION, NO
HANGING AROUND IN THE WAITING ROOM. Payments can be made by
online banking if necessary.
PHYSIOTHERAPY, MASSAGE, ACUPUNCTURE, FOOTCARE, AND
MANUAL THERAPIST:
Bring your own towel AND gown/blanket as required.
DO NOT HANG AROUND IN RECEPTION, TURN UP AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
TIME, there will be no sitting in reception. Leave the centre straight away.
Other relevant notes:
If you feel unwell you should not come in and if you feel
unwell within 2 weeks of being at the centre you will need
to tell us promptly
We can now take payments by card (only available if someone at reception
desk) OR payments can be made by bank transfer(ask for details)
MS Patients will get priority over appointments
No socialising AT ALL, so no tea/coffee/biscuits, sorry ☹
You should leave the centre immediately after your appointment.
Everyone should sanitise the toilet after each use, using the sanitising spray in
the toilet and paper towel, then dispose of in the bin (NOT DOWN THE
TOILET)
There is also 5 litre hand sanitiser on the reception table
These procedures are constantly changing, so please read them if they are
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