16/06/2020
YOUR NEXT FOOTHEALTH APPOINTMENT
COVID-19 UPDATE June 2020
I am writing to let you know that hopefully the worst is over. I still cannot attend for ‘routine’ appointments.
As soon as the Government and our Governing Body give Foot Health Practitioners the green light, I will be booking appointments. I am hoping to start practising again early July.
COVID-19 is still present in the community and will be for a long time, possibly returning each year much like seasonal flu.
I am sure you will have heard of the difficulties surrounding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The standard of PPE required, even for routine care for patients who are well has risen. Masks prices have risen dramatically.
I will always have a duty of care towards you, my other patients, my family and the wider community to help prevent the spread of this virus. As much as I love my job, I am running a business which cannot absorb these cost increases and continue to provide a safe, effective service.
From today, all appointments (single and couples) will increase by £1
I will be asking for any cash or cheques to be placed in a plastic bag (provided by me) to enable me to sanitise it, further reducing the risk of cross infection.
Other measures will be in place, I will be asking you to wear your face mask and there will also be measures taken ‘behind the scenes’ to ensure our visit is as safe as possible.
I do appreciate how difficult the last few months have been, please feel free to call me to discuss any issues you have BUT PLEASE APPRECIATE I STILL CANNOT ATTEND FOR PROBLEMS THAT ARE NOT STRICTLY URGENT.
I wish you and your family the very best of health and look forward to seeing you soon!
Jacky Ben Mansour MCFHP MAFHP (SMAE)
Foot Health Practitioner