Balham Osteopathic Practice is a regulated healthcare provider working in a COVID-secure environment. We were able to keep operating during the lockdowns by making a number of changes to our clinical approach to ensure a safe working environment.

Patient health and well-being have always been at the forefront of everything we do and now is no different. We have put in place a number of different processes to keep our patients and staff as protected as possible. On the 27th May, 2022, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance on infection prevention and control for respiratory infections in health and care settings for winter 2021-22 was withdrawn. This means that our regulatory body, the General Osteopathic Council, has removed the requirement for masks in clinical settings unless there is a known COVID-19 infection. However, we are still keeping the following measures in place.

1.      If you have recently tested positive or are showing symptoms of coronavirus, please contact us to cancel your appointment. You will be unable to come for treatment for five days after the first positive lateral flow test or first symptoms.

2.      Clinic cleaning – the treatment room, hard surfaces and the treatment table will be thoroughly cleaned daily.

3.      In the case of treating vulnerable patients or patients whose family members are vulnerable and who wish to wear masks. If you are concerned about this, please let us know before your appointment. We will make sure the room is cleaned before your arrival, and will, of course, wear PPE for your appointment.

4.      Patients will be offered to use hand sanitiser on arrival at the clinic

These are some of the measures we will take to ensure the safety of all people using the practice.