Home About Us Have Your Say Contact/Find Us News Work for Us Careers Coronavirus Guidance Volunteering Home/ News News Chesterton Indoor Bowls Vaccination Centre ceases to provide walk-in clinics from Thursday 2 December by Karen Mason | Dec 01, 2021 Dr David Vickers, medical director, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, which delivers the large scale vaccination centres across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough said: “We have worked hard to deliver walk-in clinics from the Chesterton Indoor BowIs Vaccination Centre but unfortunately, predominantly due to parking constraints, we have made the decision to close the centre to walk-ins from Thursday 2 December 2021.” “People who are eligible for vaccines or boosters can continue to book appointments at the Chesterton Indoor Bowls Centre (or any other large scale vaccination centre) via www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine” Commenting on the recent national expansion of the vaccination programme, including offering all over-18s a booster jab, Dr Vickers added: “This is the biggest change in eligibility since the programme was launched. Whilst changes to the national booking system are put in place, we are urging people in this new group not to visit our vaccination centres and wait to be invited as our staff will not be able to vaccinate them.” Dr Gary Howsam, Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “We strongly encourage people who are eligible to come forward for their booster or vaccination. The vast majority of those being hospitalised with serious illness from Covid-19 are those who have not been vaccinated. We strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to arrange their first, second, third primary or booster dose now. “Vaccines are the best way to protect yourselves and your loved ones and reducing covid-related hospital admissions will help the NHS cope better during the winter months and reduce disruption to routine and planned care.” Further information on walk-in vaccination services is available at www.thevaccinators.co.uk End Editors notes: Large scale vaccination centres are open seven days a week for walk-in clinics at the following locations: Horsefair Shopping Centre, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 1AR The Grafton Centre, Cambridge CB1 1PS The Eatons Community Centre, Eaton Socon, St Neots PE19 8ES The Oaktree Centre, 1 Oak Drive, Huntingdon PE29 7HN Queensgate Shopping Centre, PeterboroughPE1 1NT Chesterton Indoor Bowls Centre, Logan’s Way, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1BL does not provide walk-in clinics. Appointments can be booked at this site (and all other large scale vaccination centres) via nhs.uk/covidvaccine Who is eligible for a booster jab six months after their second jab: people aged 40 and over people who live and work in care homes frontline health and social care workers people aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 people aged 16 and over who are a main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19 people aged 16 and over who live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) People who are pregnant and in 1 of the eligible groups can also get a booster dose. Who is eligible for a second dose: People aged 18+ (8 weeks after their first dose) People aged 16-17 (12 weeks after their first dose) People aged 12-17 (8 weeks after their first dose) in the following categories: with health conditions that put them at higher risk from COVID-19 (bringing with them an NHS confirmation letter) who are young carers who are frontline health or social care workers; or who live with someone who is immunosuppressed Note: 12-15 year olds not in the high risk groups outlined above are currently eligible for one dose only Who is eligible for a third primary dose eight weeks after your second dose: A third primary dose of a Covid-19 vaccine is being offered to people aged 12 and over who had a weakened immune system when they had their first 2 doses. This includes people who had or have the following conditions who must bring with them an NHS confirmation letter:A blood cancer (such as leukaemia or lymphoma) A weakened immune system due to a treatment (such as steroid medicine, biological therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy) An organ or bone marrow transplant A condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infections A condition of treatment your specialist advises makes you eligible for a third dose Large scale vaccination centres across Norfolk to offer walk in vaccinations to all eligible groups by Karen Mason | Nov 26, 2021 Dr David Vickers, medical director, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, which delivers the large scale vaccination centres across Norfolk said: “I am delighted to announce that from Saturday 27 November, the Attleborough vaccination centre will open to walk-ins for all eligible groups; with all other vaccination centres across Norfolk following suit from Monday 29 November. “This includes those aged 40-49 who recently became eligible for a booster six months after their second dose, and 16–17-year-olds not in at risk groups who can now access a second dose 12 weeks after their first dose. Anyone who would prefer a booked appointment can continue to book these via the National Booking Service at www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine” The large scale vaccination centres offering walk ins from the dates identified above and open 7 days a week are located at: Paddock Road Surgery, Paddock Road, Harleston IP20 9AT Connaught Hall, Station Rd, Attleborough NR17 2AS Shakespeare Barn, King's Lynn Arts Centre, King Street, Kings Lynn PE30 1HA Castle Quarter Shopping Centre, 100 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3DD Beetley Ward, Dereham Hospital, Northgate, Dereham NR19 2EX (open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only) Cath Byford, Chief Nurse, NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “It’s great news that these vaccination centres are opening up to all eligible cohorts on a walk-in basis. The vast majority of those being hospitalised with serious illness from Covid-19 are those who have not been vaccinated. We strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to arrange their vaccine or booster dose now. “Vaccines are the best way to protect yourselves and your loved ones and reducing covid-related hospital admissions will help the NHS cope better during the winter months and reduce disruption to routine and planned care.” Further information on walk-in vaccination services is available at https://apps.norfolk.gov.uk/WalkIn/Form/SiteList It comes as latest published data shows that more than 280,000 people have now had a booster – this equates to around 67% of those currently eligible in Norfolk and Waveney. The figures released yesterday by NHS England also reveal that 93% of people aged 18+ have had at least one vaccination and 90% have had two doses compared with national average of 91% and 86% respectively. The area’s ongoing strong performance sees Norfolk and Waveney ranked 10th and 9th for 1st and second doses respectively out of 42 health and care systems in England. Ends Editors notes: Who is eligible for a booster jab six months after their second jab: people aged 40 and over people who live and work in care homes frontline health and social care workers people aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 people aged 16 and over who are a main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19 people aged 16 and over who live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) People who are pregnant and in 1 of the eligible groups can also get a booster dose. Who is eligible for a second dose: People aged 18+ (8 weeks after their first dose) People aged 16-17 (12 weeks after their first dose) People aged 12-17 (8 weeks after their first dose) in the following categories: with health conditions that put them at higher risk from COVID-19 (bringing with them an NHS confirmation letter who are young carers who are frontline health or social care workers; or who live with someone who is immunosuppressed Note: 12-15 year olds not in the high risk groups outlined above are currently eligible for one dose only Who is eligible for a third dose eight weeks after your second dose: A third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine is being offered to people aged 12 and over who had a weakened immune system when they had their first 2 doses. This includes people who had or have the following conditions (who must bring with them an NHS confirmation letter): A blood cancer (such as leukaemia or lymphoma) A weakened immune system due to a treatment (such as steroid medicine, biological therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy) An organ or bone marrow transplant A condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infections A condition of treatment your specialist advises makes you eligible for a third dose Vaccination centres across Cambs and Peterborough welcome all eligible groups on a walk-in basis from Monday 29 November 2021 by Karen Mason | Nov 26, 2021 Dr David Vickers, medical director, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, which delivers the large scale vaccination centres across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough said: “I am delighted to announce that from Monday 29 November 2021, our vaccination centres across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will provide vaccinations and boosters to all eligible people on a walk-in basis. “This includes those aged 40-49 who recently became eligible for a booster six months after their second dose, and 16-17 year olds not in at risk groups who can now access a second dose 12 weeks after their first dose.” “The only exception to this, due to parking capacity, is the Chesterton Indoor Bowling Club which will continue to deliver existing walk-in services. This does not include those aged 40-49 needing a booster dose; those aged 16-17 not in at risk groups for their second dose, and those aged 12-15 not in at risk groups needing their single dose.” “Anyone who would prefer a booked appointment can continue to book these via the National Booking Service at www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine Dr Gary Howsam, Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “It’s great news that vaccination centres are opening up to all eligible cohorts on a walk-in basis. The vast majority of those being hospitalised with serious illness from Covid-19 are those who have not been vaccinated. We strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to arrange their first, second, third primary or booster dose now. “Vaccines are the best way to protect yourselves and your loved ones and reducing covid-related hospital admissions will help the NHS cope better during the winter months and reduce disruption to routine and planned care.” Further information on walk-in vaccination services is available at www.thevaccinators.co.uk End Editors notes: Large scale vaccination centres are open seven days a week at the following locations: Horsefair Shopping Centre, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 1AR The Grafton Centre, Cambridge CB1 1PS Chesterton Indoor Bowls Centre, Logan’s Way, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1BL The Eatons Community Centre, Eaton Socon, St Neots PE19 8ES The Oaktree Centre, 1 Oak Drive, Huntingdon PE29 7HN Queensgate Shopping Centre, PeterboroughPE1 1NT Who is eligible for a booster jab six months after their second jab: people aged 40 and over people who live and work in care homes frontline health and social care workers people aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 people aged 16 and over who are a main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19 people aged 16 and over who live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) People who are pregnant and in 1 of the eligible groups can also get a booster dose. Who is eligible for a second dose: People aged 18+ (8 weeks after their first dose) People aged 16-17 (12 weeks after their first dose) People aged 12-17 (8 weeks after their first dose) in the following categories: with health conditions that put them at higher risk from COVID-19 (bringing with them an NHS confirmation letter) who are young carers who are frontline health or social care workers; or who live with someone who is immunosuppressed Note: 12-15 year olds not in the high risk groups outlined above are currently eligible for one dose only Who is eligible for a third primary dose eight weeks after your second dose: A third primary dose of a Covid-19 vaccine is being offered to people aged 12 and over who had a weakened immune system when they had their first 2 doses. This includes people who had or have the following conditions who must bring with them an NHS confirmation letter: A blood cancer (such as leukaemia or lymphoma) A weakened immune system due to a treatment (such as steroid medicine, biological therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy) An organ or bone marrow transplant A condition that means you have a very high risk of getting infections A condition of treatment your specialist advises makes you eligible for a third dose Millionth life-saving Covid-19 vaccine dose on the horizon by Karen Mason | Nov 23, 2021 Matthew Winn, Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, which delivers the large scale vaccination centres across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk said: “This week our amazing staff at vaccination centres across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk will deliver the millionth life-saving dose of the Covid-19 vaccine from one of our clinics. I am so incredibly proud of this achievement which is giving hope of a brighter future to thousands of people every day as part of the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history. “My heartfelt thanks to everyone in our vaccination centres, NHS staff, volunteers and indeed the entire NHS, who have gone above and beyond to meet the challenges of Covid-19 head on.” Cath Byford, Chief Nurse, NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “The staff and volunteers at large scale vaccination centres have played a huge role in protecting thousands of Norfolk and Waveney residents from the ravages of Covid-19. “I’d like to thank them – and staff across the NHS – for the compassion and empathy they have shown and encourage anyone who is eligible and hasn’t come forward yet, to arrange a vaccine to protect themselves, their loved ones and the NHS.” Dr Gary Howsam, Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, added: “The challenges staff across the NHS have faced – and continue to face - have been extraordinary. For our large scale vaccination centres to be delivering the millionth dose this week, less than eleven months since the first centre opened is incredible. “In the most challenging of times, NHS staff have shown time and again their resilience and commitment to protecting and caring for patients. My thanks to each and every one of them.” End Editors notes For further information on walk-in vaccination services in Norfolk and Waveney visit https://apps.norfolk.gov.uk/WalkIn/Form/Index For further information on walk-in vaccination services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough visit: www.thevaccinators.co.uk End Virtual Board Meeting - 24th November 2021 by Sarah Turner | Nov 18, 2021 Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust board meeting on Wednesday 24th November, which was due to take place in public, is being held virtually. A set of papers for the board meeting has been published on our website here. There will be an option for members of the public to submit any questions to the board for consideration by emailing ccs.trustsecretary@nhs.net. Please keep questions brief and to the point, and use ‘Trust Board Meeting Question’ in the subject heading of your email. Responses will either be posted on the Trust’s board meeting webpage following the meeting or can be found in the minutes published in due course. Walk-in Covid-19 vaccine service launches at Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough for 12-15 year olds by Karen Mason | Nov 03, 2021 Mike Passfield, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust’s Clinical Operations Director for large scale vaccination centres said: “Currently vaccines for healthy 12-15 year olds are only available at our large scale vaccination centres by booking an appointment via www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine or by calling 119. “We are delighted to confirm that walk-in clinics (as well as booked appointments) for this cohort of 12-15 year olds will be available from Saturday 6 November at our vaccination centre in the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough. “The walk-in service will be available to this age group on Saturdays and Sundays from 8.30 am to 4 pm and from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Thursdays. We will announce further walk-in sites for the 12-15 year age group across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in the coming weeks. “Young people aged 12-15 can still choose to access the vaccination programme being delivered in schools by Hertfordshire and East Anglia Community School Aged Immunisation Service.” Dr Gary Howsam, Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Millions of children around the world have had a Covid-19 vaccine – it’s safe and effective and is the single most important step we can take to protect ourselves and those we care about. “The NHS is always under additional pressure during the autumn and winter as respiratory infections take hold. Reducing covid-related hospital admissions will help the NHS cope better during the winter months and reduce disruption to routine and planned care.” “We’re making it as easy as possible for people to get their jab, and consent for 12-15 year olds will be sought in line with national guidelines at the vaccination centre. “Our friendly vaccination teams will be happy to answer any questions you have. They can also provide extra support if you are nervous or anxious, just speak to a member of the team at any of our vaccination sites and let them know what you need to feel relaxed and comfortable.” Editors notes This walk-in service for healthy 12-15 year olds is in addition to the walk-in service at Queensgate Shopping Centre Vaccination Centre for people seeking boosters which also launches on Saturday 6 November and will be available seven days a week from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm and later on Thursdays to 7.30 pm. Additional walk-in sites across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for people seeking boosters will be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime, appointments for boosters at all other large scale vaccination centres should continue to be booked via www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine or by telephoning 119 The majority of 12 to 15 year olds are being offered one dose of the vaccine. This includes children who turn 12 on the date of their vaccination. Two doses eight weeks apart will be offered to children where their healthcare professional has identified they have a condition that means they are at high risk from Covid-19, or if they live with someone who is immunosuppressed. Children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when they attend a vaccination centre The NHS will communicate directly with the parents/guardians of 12-15 year olds who are eligible for two doses to explain arrangements for accessing their second dose. Further information on walk-in vaccination services is available at www.thevaccinators.co.uk End NHS Chiefs urge those eligible for boosters and those aged 12-15 to book their jabs now! by Karen Mason | Nov 02, 2021 Residents in Norfolk and Waveney eligible for booster jabs and those aged 12-15 years of age are being urged to get their Covid-19 booster jab to protect them and their loved ones this winter. Cath Byford Chief Nurse at NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “I’d encourage anyone who is eligible to book their booster which is available 182 days after their second vaccination. Equally we want those aged 12-15 to access their vaccine and help stop the spread of the virus to other people, including within schools. Cath added: “The NHS is always under additional pressure during the autumn and winter as respiratory infections take hold. Reducing covid-related hospital admissions will help the NHS cope better during the winter months and reduce disruption to routine and planned care.” Mike Passfield, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust’s Clinical Operations Director for the large scale vaccination centres added: “Vaccinations are the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones and we are pleased that over 130,000 booster vaccinations, which equates to 55% of the eligible population, have been delivered across all vaccination services in Norfolk and Waveney including our large-scale vaccination centres. “Currently boosters and vaccines for 12-15 year olds are only available by booking an appointment via www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine at all of our large scale centres. We are delighted to confirm that walk-in clinics (as well as booked appointments) for these two cohorts will be available from Monday 8 November at our Shakespeare Barn Kings Lynn vaccination centre and our Castle Quarter Norwich vaccination centre. We will announce further walk-in opportunities for boosters and those aged 12-15 in the coming weeks. “Young people aged 12-15 can still choose to access the vaccination programme being delivered in schools by Hertfordshire and East Anglia Community School Aged Immunisation Service.” Those seeking boosters and those aged 12-15 can access the following walk-in opportunities from Monday 8 November at: Shakespeare Barn Vaccination Centre, St George’s Courtyard, King Street PE30 1EU: Boosters: 7 days a week, 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, and later on Tuesdays through to 7.30 pm. 12-15 year olds: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Tuesdays Castle Quarter Vaccination Centre, 100 Castle Meadow NR1 3DD: Boosters: 7 days a week, 8.30 am to 4.00 pm, and later on Thursdays through to 7.30 pm. 12-15 year olds: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Thursdays Editors notes Boosters: The following people are eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine 182 days after their second vaccine dose: those living in residential care homes for older adults all adults aged 50 years or over frontline health and social care workers including those who work in residential and nursing homes for older adults all those aged 16 to 49 years with underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19 (as set out in the green book), and adult carers adult household contacts of immunosuppressed individuals 12-15 year olds: The majority of 12 to 15 year olds are being offered one dose of the vaccine. This includes children who turn 12 on the date of their vaccination.Two doses eight weeks apart will be offered to children where their healthcare professional has identified they have a condition that means they are at high risk from Covid-19, or if they live with someone who is immunosuppressed. Children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when they attend a vaccination centre The NHS will communicate directly with the parents/guardians of 12-15 year olds who are eligible for two doses to explain arrangements for accessing their second dose. Further information on the Norfolk and Waveney COVID-19 vaccination programme is available here: https://www.norfolkandwaveneyccg.nhs.uk/vaccinations End Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12-15 year olds at large scale vaccination centres across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough by Karen Mason | Oct 21, 2021 Mike Passfield, Clinical Operations Director for the Large Scale Vaccination Centres run by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust said: “We are pleased to be offering one dose of the vaccine to all 12-15 year olds which will give good protection and help stop the spread of the virus to other people, including within schools. “In the coming days, it will become possible to book appointments for this age group at the majority of our large scale vaccination centres via the National Booking Services at www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine or by calling 119. Appointments for this age group will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm and from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm on certain evenings at different sites. In addition, during half term week (25 to 31 October), appointments will also be available between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm.” “Vaccinations for 12-15 year olds cannot be accessed on a walk-in basis so please ensure you book an appointment before visiting our centres. “Alternatively, parents and young people can still choose to access the vaccination programme being delivered in schools by Hertfordshire and East Anglia Community School Aged Immunisation Service.” Dr Gary Howsam, Chair of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Millions of children around the world have had a Covid-19 vaccine – it’s safe and effective and is the single most important step we can take to protect ourselves and those we care about. “The majority of 12 to 15 year olds are currently being offered one dose of the vaccine to give them the best protection against Covid-19. This includes children who turn 12 on the date of their vaccination. “However, two doses eight weeks apart will be offered to children where their healthcare professional has identified they have a condition that means they are at high risk from Covid-19, or if they live with someone who is immunosuppressed.” “We’re making it as easy as possible for people to get their jab, and consent for 12-15 year olds will be sought in line with national guidelines at their vaccination appointment. “Our friendly vaccination teams will be happy to answer any questions you have. They can also provide extra support if you are nervous or anxious, just speak to a member of the team at any of our vaccination sites and let them know what you need to feel relaxed and comfortable.” Before your vaccination, don't forget to keep hydrated (bring some bottled water with you) and have something to eat before you come! Large scale vaccination centres offering vaccinations for 12-15 year olds on a booked appointment only basis are as follows: 4.30 pm to 7.30 p.m Saturdays and Sundays Half term week only (25 to 31 October) Horsefair Shopping Centre, Wisbech Mondays 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Grafton Centre, Cambridge Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm The Eatons Community Centre, Eaton Socon Tuesdays 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm The Oaktree Centre, Huntingdon Thursdays 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough Thursdays 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm End Notes to editors Children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when they attend a vaccination centre The NHS will communicate directly with the parents/guardians of 12-15 year olds who are eligible for two doses to explain arrangements for accessing their second dose. Covid-19 vaccines offered to 12-15 year olds at large scale vaccination centres across Norfolk by Karen Mason | Oct 21, 2021 Mike Passfield, Clinical Operations Director for the Large Scale Vaccination Centres run by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust said: “We are pleased to be offering one dose of the vaccine to all 12-15 year olds which will give good protection and help stop the spread of the virus to other people, including within schools. “In the coming days, it will become possible to book appointments for this age group at the majority of our large scale vaccination centres via the National Booking Services at www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine or by calling 119. Appointments for this age group will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm and from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm on certain evenings at different sites. In addition, during half term week (25 to 31 October), appointments will also be available between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm.” “Vaccinations for 12-15 year olds cannot be accessed on a walk-in basis so please ensure you book an appointment before visiting our centres. “Alternatively, parents and young people can still choose to access the vaccination programme being delivered in schools by Hertfordshire and East Anglia Community School Aged Immunisation Service.” Cath Byford, Chief Nurse, at NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Millions of children around the world have had a Covid-19 vaccine – it’s safe and effective and is the single most important step we can take to protect ourselves and those we care about. “The majority of 12 to 15 year olds are being offered one dose of the vaccine to give them the best protection against Covid-19. This includes children who turn 12 on the date of their vaccination. “However, two doses eight weeks apart will be offered to children where their healthcare professional has identified they have a condition that means they are at high risk from Covid-19, or if they live with someone who is immunosuppressed.” “We’re making it as easy as possible for people to get their jab, and consent for 12-15 year olds will be sought in line with national guidelines at their vaccination appointment. “Our friendly vaccination teams will be happy to answer any questions you have. They can also provide extra support if you are nervous or anxious, just speak to a member of the team at any of our vaccination sites and let them know what you need to feel relaxed and comfortable.” Before your vaccination, don't forget to keep hydrated (bring some bottled water with you) and have something to eat before you come! Large scale vaccination centres offering vaccinations for 12-15 year olds on a booked appointment only basis are as follows: 4.30 pm to 7.30 p.m Saturdays and Sundays Half term week only (25 – 31 October) Connaught Hall, Attleborough Mondays 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Shakespeare Barn, Kings Lynn Tuesdays 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Castle Quarter, Norwich Thursdays 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Dereham Hospital, Dereham Thursdays (from 4 November 2021) 8.30 am to 4.00 pm 8.30 am to 4.00 pm End Notes to editors Children aged 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when they attend a vaccination centre The NHS will communicate directly with the parents/guardians of 12-15 year olds who are eligible for two doses to explain arrangements for accessing their second dose. MPs visit community nurses supporting some of the most vulnerable by Debbie Manning | Oct 18, 2021 MPs Rachel Hopkins and Sarah Owen visited Luton Children’s and Adults Community Health Services on Friday (15 October) to learn how the teams are supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Rachel, MP for Luton South and Sarah, MP for Luton North were told how staff – members of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust - provide front-line care in the community for children and adults, many with highly complex conditions. They met Luci Kilby, Team Lead for Children’s Continuing Care who told them how the nurses work 365 days a year, seven days a week to provide health care to children with complex life-long conditions. Rachel and Sarah were given the opportunity to meet virtually with the mother of one youngster who is supported by the team. Rachel and Sarah also learnt how children’s services have launched a new Community Health Hub – single point of access – to bring all services under one email address and contact phone number. Laura Bolino, Operational Support Manager told how some teams have already joined the Hub where trained administrators are at the end of the phone to offer help and advice and to signpost to the correct services. Eventually there will also be an online portal to allow electronic referrals from professionals into the services. Rachel and Sarah were also invited to meet the adult services teams where they heard how Andy Boocock, Information Analyst had designed an easy to use interactive, digital data dashboard for partners across health and social care. The Population Health Management Tool was designed to meet the challenges posed by the town’s growing elderly population and won an HSJ Patient Safety Award last year, recognising its outstanding contribution to healthcare. Later Claire McIntyre, Clinical Frailty Lead introduced Rachel and Sarah to the Falls Team and explained how they assess patients who have had a fall and support those at risk of falling through falls prevention. Deborah Holmes, At Home First Co-ordinator Team Lead talked about At Home First service, and the numbers of the 5Qs completed, which is a non-clinical assessment tool used for identifying patient needs, and about the GP Practice Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, and the care/nursing home check-ins and MDT meetings taken place across Luton. Finally, Ellie Lyon, Respiratory Specialist Nurse and Zoe Brown, Project Support Manager explained how a remote health monitoring service for patients has been successfully implemented. Recently, the service won an NHS Digital Health Partnerships Award which will allow it to scale up this service, introducing new clinical pathways allowing additional cohorts of patients to be supported. Jacqui Wynn, Head of Children’s Services said: “We were delighted to welcome Rachel and Sarah and show them the innovative work that is taking place in our teams. We are extremely proud of our staff for the way they have adapted and changed their ways of working to meet the challenges of the Covid pandemic. At the same time, they have managed to push ahead with new projects and our Children’s Community Health Hub is testament to their sheer determination.” Pete Reeve, Director of Adult Services said: “Our teams have faced some of the biggest challenges of the Covid pandemic caring for extremely vulnerable patients and we are proud of everything they have done. They are carrying out innovative new ways of working with the help of our partners and these initiatives are making a big difference to the lives and health outcomes of the people of Luton. We were pleased to share these achievements with Rachel and Sarah.” Rachel said: “It was so interesting to see how the teams met the huge challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, making significant changes to ensure both their patients and staff are safe. On behalf of our community, I can’t thank them enough. They should be proud of how they have adapted their services.” Sarah said: “There is so much innovative work taking place in community services to improve the health outcomes and lives of those living in our borough. Some of our the most vulnerable members of our community are receiving the highest levels of care in their own homes without the need for unnecessary hospital admissions. Thank you to all the staff for their work and sharing their achievements with us.” 12345678910... 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