Advice for care homes during the Christmas period

Posted: 23/12/2019

At this time of year, the health and care system is under increased pressure.

These pressures also impact care homes, and we thank you for your continued support throughout this period.

There are currently some delays for people requiring out-of-hours GP support. This means there may be a short wait before the people you care for are seen or you are contacted by Devon Doctors.

A number of system-wide actions have been taken to manage this.

Please only seek advice from out-of-hours GP services when necessary.

Where possible, please use alternative services:

• contact the patient’s registered GP practice
• visit a local pharmacy – www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy/
• call 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
• for urgent illness or injuries, visit www.nhs.uk/service-search and search for ‘minor injuries’ to find local services

Many thanks for your continued hard work and support.

I hope you have a peaceful and very Happy Christmas

Best Wishes

 

Ian Hobbs
Senior Commissioning Manager (Market Management, Personal Care and Carers)

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