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Covid 19 Guidelines

Throughout the pandemic, I will be following guidelines issued by the government, NHS, other relevant authorities and my professional association, the Federation of Holistic Therapists, regarding safe and hygienic practice and the use of any personal protective equipment (PPE).

 

Please read the following information carefully prior to your appointment so you are familiar with the changes being made. Please also keep checking back regularly to keep up to date with any changes, as it is likely these measures will have to alter slightly due to the ever-evolving government guidance.  

What I will be doing - 

  • I will be conducting weekly lateral flow test on myself as a precaution.

  • Monitoring my own health and deferring treatments if I have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19.

  • I have received 2 doses of the Covid Vaccine 

  • Wear appropriate PPE ( at present this will be a face mask).

  • Leave extra time between clients to allow cleaning of surfaces.

  • Open doors for clients so the client can avoid touching handles.

  • Leaving extra time between clients to allow cleaning of all surfaces, equipment and the changing of all linen and towels etc.

  • Limit the need to use the seating area in the waiting room by spacing appointments out.

  • Provide hand sanitiser for myself and clients to use at the start and end of each appointment.

  • Prior to treatment, assessments where possible will be conducted while socially distanced, and PPE usage will still be in place.

  • A covid questionnaire will be completed prior to an appointment to ensure each client remains symptom free.

What I require of my clients - 

  • Please do not attend if you or any member of your household have tested positive for COVID-19, or are displaying symptoms (i.e. a new continuous cough, a high temperature, or a loss of smell or taste).  Please let me know as soon as you are able if you need to cancel.

  • Wear a face covering, e.g. a mask (this needs to cover your nose and mouth).

  • Please do not schedule an appointment within the first 48 hours of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

  • Clients with a Long Covid diagnosis will need their GP's permission before booking an appointment.

  • Please do not arrive too early for your appointment, as this will increase the risk of coming into contact with other clients.

  • Please attend your appointment alone.

  • Please note that while many treatments involve close contact, social distancing measures need to be observed wherever possible. This might include, for example, maintaining an appropriate distance whenever possible during the appointment, and when arriving and leaving for an appointment.

  • Although the on-site toilet will be open to clients, clients should make every effort to ensure they have used their own toilet facility shortly before the session to reduce the likelihood of having to do so while on site.

Further Guidelines

COVID-19 Risk Assessment

I have carried out a full risk assessment, in line with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in order to:

  • Identify what work activity or situations might cause transmission of the virus;

  • Think about who could be at risk;

  • Decide how likely it is that someone could be exposed; and to

  • Act to remove the activity or situation, or if this isn’t possible, control the risk.

Health screening

Prior to seeing any of my clients, I will be:

  • Conducting weekly lateral flow test on myself as a precaution;

  • Monitoring my own health and deferring treatments if I have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19: contacting my clients in advance of their appointment and deferring any treatments if: they have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19; are shielding; anyone in their household has COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19; they have been in close contact with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 10 days; they have been contacted by the NHS Test and Trace Service and told to self isolate;

  • Asking my clients to call and cancel and defer treatment on the morning of their appointment if they have a temperature or other symptoms of COVID-19.

Enhanced cleaning and hygiene measures

I have introduced enhanced cleaning and hygiene measures between clients, which includes washing and disinfecting any non-porous surfaces and therapy equipment, such as chairs and couches, and replacing any porous or single-use items, such as towels and couch roll. Strict personal hygiene measures will also be adhered to, including regular handwashing/ sanitising.

Adapting or restricting treatments

It may be necessary for me to adapt or restrict certain treatments, in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 and/or protect my clients’ health and safety. Any clients likely to be impacted will be advised as soon as possible.

Maintaining social distancing

Please note that while many treatments involve close contact, I will be observing social distancing measures wherever possible. This might include, for example, maintaining an appropriate distance whenever possible during the appointment, and when arriving and leaving for an appointment.

Cancellations policy

If a treatment is cancelled or deferred at short notice because my client has COVID-19 or has symptoms of COVID-19, any standard cancellation fees will be waivered. The client will be asked to kindly confirm in writing that their appointment has been cancelled or deferred because they have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19.

For more information…

I am happy to be contacted to discuss any aspect of your treatment during this time. 

 

Name: Christina Lowther

 

Date: 01/12/21

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