Eessential clinical care is defined as:
- To prevent a significant change/deterioration in functional independence which would result in an escalation of care needs (e.g. an increase in frequency of treatment needed, an increased need for prescription medication due to a significant increase in pain, requirement for specialist input or review, an increase in care needs, and/or a substantial increase to anticipated recovery time associated with a delay in receiving services)
- To provide assessment and diagnostic services to clients / patients whose care have been delayed as a result of previous restrictions, with any further delay likely to result in deterioration in functional independence or adverse health outcomes (including access to diagnostic imaging services or assessment for prescription of assistive equipment and technology)
- To provide services that are essential as part of a broader plan of care with a medical practitioner (e.g. fitting a brace post-surgery)
- To provide services that are part of a conservative management plan to avoid or delay elective surgery (as agreed with treating team)
- To provide services immediately following elective surgery that prevent secondary complications or aid functional recovery (as agreed with treating team).
For those who do require our services:
- You do not require a medical referral to attend your physiotherapy session if your condition meets the criteria above.
- We can provide a letter of attendance via email which can serve as evidence for a travel reason in addition to having your booking confirmation on your phone.
- Individual clinical exercise and rehabilitation appointments will continue to run.
We are continuing to follow enhanced measures within the practice, and we have updated them in accordance with the latest recommendations from the Department of Health:
- An increase in our venue cleaning procedures.
- Our team continue to follow a strict hygiene and disinfection procedure in consult rooms between sessions.
- Ongoing emphasis on hand sanitising.
- Our team will be wearing masks and face covering in accordance with latest recommendations.
- All clients are required to wear a mask while inside the practice.
Unfortunately group clinical exercise classes are cancelled during this 7 day lockdown and the studio space is closed to all studio memberships. Please get in touch if you require our help - we can accommodate individual face to face treatment sessions or provide telehealth services to keep you safe and well at home ph: 90388111.
Stay safe,
The team at BIM Preston.