COVID-19 Staying at home, pre-existing conditions, high risk patients and more...

Well-being while staying at home

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.

If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.

Get urgent support now.

Keeping Active

To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.

Advice on Recovery after Covid-19

www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk

Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions

• Macmillan – Cancer and coronavirus
• Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma
• Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer
• Diabetes UK – Coronavirus and diabetes
• Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease

Proof of Covid-19 Vaccinations

Please note that from 17 May 2021, your COVID-19 vaccination status can be accessed automatically through the NHS App without the need for Paxton Green to grant you online access to your GP record.

Just download the NHS app and follow the instructions. To find your NHS number, visit www.nhs.uk/find-nhs-number

For further government guidance on demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status when travelling abroad, visit www.gov.uk/demonstrating-your-covid-19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad

If you do not have a smartphone and need proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status, please call the NHS helpline on 119 from 17 May and ask for a letter to be posted to you. In line with national guidance, GPs are unable to provide letters about your Covid-19 vaccination status.

Advice for High Risk Patients

• Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
• How to get support for extremely vulnerable person
• Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.
• Pregnancy advice