10/01/2021
**CLOSED DURING LOCKDOWN**
It is with a heavy heart that I have taken the decision to suspend my clinics & close the clinic entirely for the very few that were still able to work until mid February.
This has been an extremely difficult decision, all of my patients are extremely important to me & I know how much you are all in need of a treatment especially after my maternity leave.
After awaiting guidance this week from our governing body Chiropractors are classed as primary health care providers and are able to continue treating during lockdown.
However this does not come without restrictions, we are only to treat urgent cases & are unable to see any maintenance/ MOT patients; with having had the last 9 months off & not seeing you regularly this alone puts me into an awful position with having to decipher whether I believe your symptoms fall into the “urgent” category or not. Rightly so we are not to see any patients that are classed as medically vulnerable and are to space appointments out as far as possible to allow for full sanitation of the room & a period of time to allow the room to air in between patients.
We have been told to look at our risk assessments again and make an informed individual decision on whether to remain open during this third lockdown period.
Taking this all into consideration coupled with the new variant, vaccinations starting to be administered, the fact I am initially only returning for one day a week & most importantly that I have a 5 month old baby at home, I feel the risks outweigh the benefits & I am going to heed the overriding message from the government to stay at home & protect our NHS.
Those that already have appointments booked in will be first on the list to be contacted as soon as it is safer to re-open & we have a more definitive date, we will keep you posted.
In the meantime lets remain positive, look after each other & be kind. Remember I am always an email or phone call away if you need any advice at all I am here to help. Rachel Arrowsmith one of the Chiropractors looking after my patients whilst I have been away is remaining open.
I look forward to seeing you all as soon as possible.
Take Care
Shelley