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Major Covid rule change coming to Scotland in DAYS --[Reported by Umva mag]

A MAJOR Covid rule has come under way nearly two years after restrictions were introduced in Scotland. The change will be made on Monday for people in the greater Glasgow area. Scotland is set to see another key Covid restriction lifted Women going through IVF treatment with the NHS will no longer need to face Covid restrictions from next week. This means they will be able to bring partners with them to their medical appointments. The change comes four months after people were allowed to visit all wards at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Up until now, patients undergoing IVF have said they felt unsupported and overwhelmed during consultations. read more covid news SOMETHING SMELLS Covid sufferers who lost their sense of smell and taste CAN have it return HIGH CASES Two symptoms that signal you could have Covid instead of a cold NHS Glasgow and Greater Clyde said it needed to “strike a balance” between protecting patients and providing the best care possible. The Glasgow health board also apologised for any “distress or inconvenience” caused by the policy. A spokesperson said: “While partners have been able to accompany the patient to specific appointments, such as egg collection and pregnancy scans, to ensure we could maintain high levels of safety as well as maximise the number of patients we could see, we limited partners’ attendance at other more routine appointments. “We are aware of the difficulties this might have caused for couples using our services, and we would like to apologise for any resulting distress or inconvenience. Most read in Health News UP IN SMOKE What is the pub garden smoking ban? Leaked government plans explained ALLERGY HORROR Girl, 18, ‘died on mum’s shoulder’ after reaction to chicken and chips I-SCREAM Full list of 70 ice creams recalled amid fears of listeria outbreak THE MARK OF MADDIE Madeleine McCann's rare eye condition coloboma explained DOCTOR DOCTOR UK salary for junior doctors explained WEIGHT A SEC Thousands to get soups & shakes diet on NHS proven to reverse type 2 diabetes “However, we are pleased to announce that, from Monday 8th August, all restrictions at the Assisted Conception Service will be removed and partners will be able to attend all appointments once more.” During the height of the pandemic, there were limits on how long partners could stay in the ward after birth. Those who had successfully conceived also had to go to appointments alone. But these restrictions were lifted a few months ago. Since April, visitors have been able to visit any hospital wards in Scotland without needing to face restrictions. If you caught Covid recently and you’re still feeling a bit woozy, it could be long Covid – read here.

Sep 19, 2024 - 20:05

Major Covid rule change coming to Scotland in DAYS --[Reported by Umva mag]

A MAJOR Covid rule has come under way nearly two years after restrictions were introduced in Scotland.

The change will be made on Monday for people in the greater Glasgow area.

Scotland is set to see another key Covid restriction lifted

Women going through IVF treatment with the NHS will no longer need to face Covid restrictions from next week.

This means they will be able to bring partners with them to their medical appointments.

The change comes four months after people were allowed to visit all wards at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Up until now, patients undergoing IVF have said they felt unsupported and overwhelmed during consultations.

read more covid news

SOMETHING SMELLS

Covid sufferers who lost their sense of smell and taste CAN have it return

HIGH CASES

Two symptoms that signal you could have Covid instead of a cold

NHS Glasgow and Greater Clyde said it needed to “strike a balance” between protecting patients and providing the best care possible.

The Glasgow health board also apologised for any “distress or inconvenience” caused by the policy.

A spokesperson said: “While partners have been able to accompany the patient to specific appointments, such as egg collection and pregnancy scans, to ensure we could maintain high levels of safety as well as maximise the number of patients we could see, we limited partners’ attendance at other more routine appointments.

“We are aware of the difficulties this might have caused for couples using our services, and we would like to apologise for any resulting distress or inconvenience.

“However, we are pleased to announce that, from Monday 8th August, all restrictions at the Assisted Conception Service will be removed and partners will be able to attend all appointments once more.”

During the height of the pandemic, there were limits on how long partners could stay in the ward after birth.

Those who had successfully conceived also had to go to appointments alone.

But these restrictions were lifted a few months ago.

Since April, visitors have been able to visit any hospital wards in Scotland without needing to face restrictions.

If you caught Covid recently and you’re still feeling a bit woozy, it could be long Covid – read here.

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