Play Your Part To Stop the Spread - Appeal from Hospital Clinicians

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Play your part, stop the spread (NHS Press Release from James Cook Hospital)

Clinicians at The James Cook University Hospital are urging people to play their part to stop the spread of coronavirus and help reduce admissions to critical care.

And as cases continue to rise, the trust's doctors and nurses are urging everyone to take action.

"The increase in cases which we have seen is a warning light on the dashboard of our local fight against the virus," said Uwe Franke, clinical lead for emergency preparedness, resilience and response at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

"Our doctors and nurses are well prepared for an increase in COVID-19 admissions and can step-up care.

"But we really need everyone to do their bit and make sure they are aware of the latest Government guidance.

"The support generated by the weekly NHS clap was phenomenal, but now we need everyone to support us again by following all the rules."

The trust is reminding people to:

  • Keep your distance and follow rules on social distancing - please stay two metres apart from others where possible. If it isn't possible, stay one metre apart and take extra precautions such as using a face covering.
  • Know how many people you can mix with - maximum group size is now six, and this applies whether you are inside or outdoors (further restrictions apply in some parts of the North East).
  • Wear a face covering - especially in enclosed public spaces when social distancing can be difficult or when you are in contact with people you would not normally meet. This includes when you are using public transport, car sharing and using taxis. Please also remember to wear a face covering if you are attending health care settings such as a hospital, clinic, GP surgery or pharmacy.
  • Wash hands for 20 seconds and wash them often - Use soap and water or use hand sanitiser. It is especially important to do this when you get home or into work, blow your nose or sneeze and eat or handle food or drinks.
Patients are also being urged to make sure they attend any hospital appointments they are given and are assured that clinicians continue to take stringent precautions including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), COVID-19 testing and social distancing.

Thanks to the dedication of staff across the trust almost all hospital and healthcare services which were paused at the start of the pandemic have now re-started either fully or partially and face-to-face appointments are increasing where this can be done safely.

Nicola Hand, cancer lead clinician and Macmillan lead cancer nurse said: "If you are given an appointment to attend hospital it is because our clinicians believe it is really necessary and can be done as safely as possible, so please make sure you attend and always arrive at your designated time to help us best ensure your safety."

And vascular surgeon Barney Green urged people not to delay in seeking urgent medical advice.

"We understand that people have been desperately worried about contracting coronavirus," he said. "But cancer, heart attacks, strokes and other life limiting conditions won't wait so please seek medical advice immediately. We are here for you if you need us."

The trust's community teams are also continuing to provide intensive support to older people both in their own homes and in care homes across the community.

Deputy director of nursing Helen Day added: "Our community matrons have been working closely with local care homes to provide an enhanced level of care and support while our community nursing teams have continued to visit their most vulnerable patients in their own homes wearing appropriate PPE and social distancing as much possible.

"If we all follow the rules we can protect ourselves and each other - we are in this together."
 
Might aswell be talking in Swahili. There are those out there who just will NOT listen... including the two meat heads in the supermarket earlier today who were going to 'smash someone's head in' when there was a suggestion that they should wear a mask.
 
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