Priority to most urgent cases
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has announced the return of some of their endoscopy services.
New processes are in place to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Dr Crawford McGuffie, Medical Director said: “Those attending for an appointment will see that we have a reduced number of rooms and recovery space available, and we can’t see as many patients every day. So, we are currently focusing on the most urgent cases first. If you were referred urgently, you can expect to be contacted within the next three months. Your appointment might be at a different hospital than where you were expecting to attend. If yours is a routine referral, you may need to wait a little longer.”
The organisation has produced a series of information leaflets and short videos so that patients know what to expect when they attend the department.
Visit https://www.nhsaaa.net/caring-forayrshire/forayrshire/endoscopy/ to find out more.
An NHS spokesperson said: “Before your appointment, you will need to have a COVID- 19 test. We will arrange this for you.
You may also need to self- isolate for a period of time. If you require a fit note for work to confirm this, contact the endoscopy office when you receive your appointment letter. If you aren’t able to attend your appointment, please contact us to let us know. This will allow us to allocate the appointment to another patient. If you have a relative or friend accompanying you, they will not be able to wait in the hospital, but when you are ready to go home we will call them for you, and take you to the exit to meet them.”