COVID-19 Staying at home, pre-existing conditions, high risk patients and more...
If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it, visit NHS 111 Wales online coronavirus service for advice.
Well-being while staying at home
Staying at home (self-isolating) can be difficult, but it’s important to stop coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading to other people.
Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
Visit the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L) for advice and support.
Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions
- Macmillan – Guidance for people with cancer.
- Asthma UK – Specific information about COVID-19 for people with asthma.
- Blood Cancer UK – Coronavirus and covid vaccine information for people affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN, or any blood cancer.
- Diabetes UK – Information for people living with diabetes and their families.
- Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease.
Advice for high risk patients
- Who is at high risk from coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Advice for people at higher risk
- Pregnancy and coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Other conditions and coronavirus (COVID-19)
Test, Trace, Protect
Coronavirus antigen testing for all symptomatic PTHB staff, critical workers and members of the public is now available to book direct on line.
All bookings for drive through tests or home testing can be made via www.gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-test (EN) and www.llyw.cymru/gwneud-cais-i-gael-prawf-coronafeirws (CY).
Those without internet access can book by calling 119 between 07:00 and 23:00 and those with hearing or speech difficulties can call 18001 119.