Covid-19 Information – Coulby Medical Practice

Isolation

If you are isolating at home, please refer to this document for info to help keep you safe.

Covid Infection / Long Covid

For info on and help with recovering from Long Covid please refer to the YourCovidRecovery webpage

Although most people who have a mild case of COVID-19 recover quickly, around one in ten patients will report prolonged symptoms that can last for several weeks or even months.

Below is a short video with information about how to deal with this scenario created by a local Respiratory Clinical Lead.

The video aims to help you understand what to expect in terms of recovery, how to self-manage symptoms, where to go for further support and when to seek further help.

Guidance on Shielding

For guidance on shielding please refer to the gov.uk shielding guidance webpage

Pregnant Patients

To those patients who are pregnant and have planned maternity appointments at James Cook, or pregnant patients who have a concern, please call the advice line PRIOR to your visit on 01609 763093.

Fit Notes/Sick Notes

For info regarding requests for Fit/Sick notes (Med 3 forms) during period of self isolation, please see this letter from Cleveland Local Medical Commitee