As one of the clinical care workers who is part of the NHS Track & Trace programme, I am up to date with all hygiene & PPE protocols that need to be in place in order for a clinic to safely carry out treatments. I will also be following all the guidelines set up for all primary healthcare practitioners. These include:

Hygiene:

• High alcohol content anti-bacterial sanitisers being available throughout the treatment areas.
• Minimising and wiping down all surfaces that patients frequently come into contact with.
• Wipeable couch covers and pillow cases.

PPE :

• Masks will be worn by myself and other therapists in all treatment rooms.
• Depending on the treatment needs of the patient, we will either be wearing disposable gloves during our treatment, or washing both our hands and our forearms between all patients with high alcohol content anti-bacterial gels.
• Glasses will be worn by myself unless under exceptional circumstances

Infection control:

• Airing out rooms in-between patient visits
• Spacing out treatment times in order to prevent an increase in viral load

We’ve also changed our operating procedures in regards to payments. We are now asking all new patients to pay online prior to their appointment. This is to minimise the amount of contact on payment devices to as little possible. If you have Apple Pay or something similar this can be used when booking follow up appointments at the end of your session.