CHANGES TO HOW YOU ACCESS YOUR TEST RESULTS
You can access your results by calling the Health Centre. Your test results will only be shared once they’ve been reviewed and actioned by a GP. Please allow the following timeframes before calling for your results:
Blood tests, urine tests, swabs, and sputum tests: Allow 7 working days.
X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, and other imaging: Allow 10 working days.
Some results may take longer to process.
Test results are only available from Tuesday to Friday, after 11am.
We are unable to provide results for tests and imaging conducted by the hospital.
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URGENT SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS
A doctor assesses all requests for same day appointments based on clinical need. If you think you need a same day appointment/phone call please let us know by 12pm that day if possible.
Signs and symptoms of post COVID-19 syndrome (also known as Long COVID) develop during or following an infection consistent with the virus which continues for more than twelve weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. The condition usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which may change over time and can affect any system within the body. It also notes that many people with post-COVID syndrome can also experience generalised pain, fatigue, persisting high temperature and psychiatric problems.
More information is available is available on the BCUHB Long COVID page.
Long COVID Self Management Courses are available. More information on the courses and how to apply can be found in the Introduction to Long COVID Self Management Leaflet.