The practice is working in partnership with Public Health England and the University of Oxford to deliver a new research study to patients with symptoms of COVID-19. All participants will be tested for COVID-19 as part of the study protocol. 

If you have developed a temperature (hot to touch) or a new cough in the last 14 days, the Research Team at Oxford University would like you to consider taking part in their research trial which is investigating potential treatments for coronavirus. Please note that the time frame has been extended to 14 days.

More information about the study can be found in the PRINCIPLE patient information leaflet  .

Alternatively, if you have developed either of the above symptoms in the last 14 days, and would like to take part, you can enroll yourself in to the study here

Eligible patients will be randomised to usual care or to start a drug called Hydroxychloroquine.

If you have any questions relating to the study, please visit the study website here, or alternatively email the Principle Study Team on principle@phc.ox.ac.uk

A book has been published for children explaining the coronavirus. Click on the image above to download a copy of this free book.

Supported self-management approaches such as health coaching, peer support and self-management education help people to build their knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their own health and care.

Evidence shows that when people are supported to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence they benefit from better health outcomes, improved experiences of care and fewer unplanned care admissions which is more important than ever at this time.

The main charities for specific conditions have published guidance and information for self-managing during this pandemic including access to helplines and online peer support. There are self-management education programmes available on the NHS apps library some conditions and more generally for maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as lots of information available on nhs.uk.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Stay at home if you have Coronavirus symptoms

• a high temperature above 37.8 degrees
• a new continuous cough

DO NOT GO TO A GP SURGERY, PHARMACY OR HOSPITAL.

If someone in your household has either of these symptoms, the entire household is to also self isolate for 14 days

If your symptoms are serious, or get worse, NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need further medical help and advise you what to do.

Only call 111 direct if you are advised to do so by the online service or cannot go online.

For the latest COVID-19 advice please visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus.

Sick notes

If you are expecting a sick note (MED3) we will be emailing or texting these whenever possible.

Please ensure that we have your mobile number / email address on record to facilitate this.

You can update your information here: Update email address

Prescriptions during COVID-19

We are trying to encourage all of our patients that have items on repeat prescription to order them online whenever possible and not attend the surgery to order these during the Coronavirus situation.

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