"Lack of Covid safety during appointment"

This was a terrifying appointment. No other patients were wearing masks (I wear FFP3 masks to all medical appointments). Nor were the reception staff. Healthcare settings are not Covid safe. That means they’re excluding vulnerable people, who have to decide whether medical appointments are worth the risk. I’ve had to cancel several appointments (for me and my child) because they just weren’t ‘life or death’ enough to risk infection.

NI Direct guidance strongly recommends masks and distancing in healthcare settings

We learn more every day about the damage Covid causes. Without adequate testing, everyone must be considered a suspected Covid sufferer - therefore, protective measures must be taken in all healthcare settings.

Immediate measures I would like to see taken

1. Masks for everyone - staff, patients, visitors

2. HEPA filters in all rooms

3. Ventilation - open as many windows as possible

4. Check temperatures at the door

I would very much appreciate a response to this and to hear how we will be able to safely access healthcare. Thank you.