Top Doctor says do not delay getting an NHS Covid Jab

The country’s top doctor today urged everyone who is entitled to a Covid-19 jab to come forward as new figures showed the NHS vaccination programme racked up record numbers of jabs last week. NHS national medical director Professor Stephen Powis called on anyone who qualifies for a jab but has not yet received one to book…

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Somerset’s NHS says ‘thank you’ to military colleagues

Colleagues from the military were today thanked for their support by Somerset’s two NHS trusts. Both Yeovil and Musgrove Park hospitals welcomed military personnel supporting teams during the last month. The personnel provided invaluable help with the NHS response to the second wave of the pandemic in Somerset. A debrief session and presentation was held…

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Teams prepare to vaccinate care home residents as vaccinations also begin at two further community sites

Teams of vaccinators are preparing to begin vaccinating care home residents and staff between Christmas and New Year. At the same time two more GP-led community sites will begin vaccinating people aged over 80 and health and care staff. Joint senior responsible officer for the Somerset COVID-19 vaccination programme, Andy Heron said: “I am delighted…

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