Peterborough GP surgery closes due to COVID

The Bretton centre, run by Octagon, had limited access to the surgery earlier this week as a result of a number of staff tested positive

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However, today a statement on their website said: "We have taken the decision to temporarily close the Bretton Medical Practice site due to staffing issues related to 4 positive COVID tests within the team over the past week and the need to follow NHS England guidance regarding self-isolation.

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and have put in place a plan to ensure we can offer the best possible service to patients at this difficult time.

"We would like to confirm that every step to minimise risk at all of our sites, including Bretton, have been followed since the outbreak of COVID-19. We would like to confirm that it is extremely unlikely that any cross infection has occurred between staff and patients as full protective equipment has been used in all clinical interactions and settings and shielding between patients and reception staff has always been in place."

Patients should continue to call the Bretton telephone number and a divert is in place to four other Peterborough locations within Octagon to ensure they can contact someone in your time of need

If you have an appointment booked within the next few days, you will receive a call to discuss moving this appointment to a new location. The prescription box at the centre will remain open and be collected and completed on a daily basis.

he Dentist and Pharmacy have will remain open, as the issues faced by the team at Bretton Medical Practice have not affected them