A Bristol hospital is reminding residents that clinics and surgeries will go ahead despite the second lockdown - but no visitors are allowed.
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green has issued a special message for patients to reassure them that the hospital remains safe, and will be open for their care and appointments.
But visitors have been asked not to attend the premises in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus as the NHS braces itself for a second wave of the virus.
Hospital Director Chester Barnes, said: “Despite the introduction of a second national lockdown, and thanks to our dedicated teams and robust infection prevention procedures, we are continuing to undertake elective treatment for patients with an appointment in a COVID-19-secure environment.
"Consequently, it is safe to come here and we ask all patients to attend clinics and theatre appointments as requested unless otherwise advised - the Prime Minister was clear on this in his recent national briefing."
The Director added: “We continue to work on a COVID-19-secure pathway. In line with Government guidance patients are asked not come to this hospital if they, or anyone in their family or bubble, have been in contact with someone with coronavirus, are displaying the symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive or have been contacted by the NHS Track & Trace Service.
"Please let us know if this is the case at the earliest opportunity prior to your planned attendance.
“Unfortunately COVID-19 rules mean that, like the rest of the NHS and healthcare sector, we are unable to allow visitors to this hospital.
“As well as protecting other patients by following these simple rules, which apply to NHS, self-pay and private medical insured patients, you are helping to keep our colleagues safe so they can continue to serve the community throughout the winter and the COVID-19 second wave.”
