COVID-19 (coronavirus): Information for the public
Overview
02/04/2020
This page is continually being updated to reflect the changing situation. Please check this page and our socal media channels regularly for the latest information.
In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, we are putting extra measures in place to protect patients, visitors and staff. You can read more about these measures and how you can support the trust during this challenging time on the left hand side of this page.
Our response to COVID-19
We know this will be a difficult time for our patients, and their families, friends and carers. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us to protect our patients and staff.
As part of our response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, we have introduced a number of important measures to reduce all visits to our hospital including:
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Making changes to our out-patient appointments: click the link for more information if you are an out-patient.
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Advice for visitors: click the link for more information.
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Making changes to planned surgery: click the link for more information if you have a planned operation.
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Making changes to adult services at Edgware Community Hospital: click the link for more information.
Some of our services have also released service specific advice, including maternity. Please check our services A-Z.
Symptoms and what to do
Do not leave your home if you have either:
- a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
- a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in a 24 hour period (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
To protect others, do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Stay at home.
- For advice on the next steps please visit: www.111.nhs.uk/covid-19
- If you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home or your condition gets worse, please visit: www.111.nhs.uk/covid-19. If you cannot get help online, please call 111.