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Will the current NHS restrictions on routine blood testing mean that my routine tests will not be carried out? If so, with restriction on finger prick testing, how will I be able to monitor my blood levels?
I had my diabetic review in person and blood test on time, last week.Will the current NHS restrictions on routine blood testing mean that my routine tests will not be carried out? If so, with restriction on finger prick testing, how will I be able to monitor my blood levels?
Wow you are lucky! In my area you book your blood test then have to have a phone call with the GP or nurse. I have a phone anxiety so cannot do that, which means (yet again) no annual testsI had my diabetic review in person and blood test on time, last week.
Wish we had email dialogue with the GP practiceI expected to have to miss my blood test and review last November, but I received a letter and an email from the surgery saying my diabetes bloods and review were due and I should telephone reception to book the blood test, after which I should ring again to make a telephone appointment with my nurse. I had the bloods taken and examined the results on line. As all was well, with nothing abnormal, I decided not to bother the nurse.
Wow you are lucky! In my area you book your blood test then have to have a phone call with the GP or nurse. I have a phone anxiety so cannot do that, which means (yet again) no annual tests
I'm thinking of writing to the practice to see if there's another way of contact other than phone or video screen ... both which I cannot do. My daughter is even more anxious than me, so I cannot rope her in to help me. She has SM along with severe social anxietySame here it’s all done over the telephone hard not seeing nurse face to face to discuss bloods etc.
Can't you just go to the surgery, speak to the receptionist and explain the situation? As long as you haven't got Covid symptoms and you wear a mask, it shouldn't be a problem.I'm thinking of writing to the practice to see if there's another way of contact other than phone or video screen ... both which I cannot do. My daughter is even more anxious than me, so I cannot rope her in to help me. She has SM along with severe social anxiety
Hi Mr Pot, I have done this already. I was told that they can make me a phone appointment with my doctor. I told them that I cannot do that, but they offered no alternative solutionCan't you just go to the surgery, speak to the receptionist and explain the situation? As long as you haven't got Covid symptoms and you wear a mask, it shouldn't be a problem.