Video consultations - What you need to know
In this section
A quick guide to video consultations
Why choose it?
What you need
Some of our clinics can now offer video consultations. If you are offered a video consultation this means you can connect with your clinician using one of a number of different video call systems. You can use either your personal computer, tablet or smartphone.
The video and information below will help you get the most out of a video consultation and may be useful for you, your relatives or carers.
A quick guide to video consultations
Why choose it?
- You can still have NHS appointments if you are social distancing
- We can see and hear how you are
- It can save you stress, time and money
- Calls are safe and secure
What you need
- A charged up computer, tablet or smartphone with a built in camera and microphone
- A quiet, well-lit place where you won't be disturbed
- A private place where you won't be overheard. Switch off any smart home devices such as Amazon Echo or Google Home
- A good internet connection or smartphone data connection
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