On top of our normal high winter workload, we, like every other practice nationally, are seeing a large number of calls related to concerns around strep A and scarlet fever, following reports that there has been an increase of cases. While most children will only have a mild illness, some may become seriously unwell, so if you are concerned about your child, please seek medical help.
You can get more information on what to look out for and when to seek medical help on the Healthier Together website: www.what0-18.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/scarlet-fever or by watching this video: www.youtube.com – What you need to know about Group A Strep (scarlet fever).
We are doing our best to ensure patients who need to be seen on the same day can be. We may not have capacity to see everyone and understand that delays getting through can be frustrating. We