DOCTORS in training joined the sharp end of the of the vaccination programme as they helped to deliver spring boosters to care home residents. Medical students, Charlotte Sellstrom, Callum Dunlop and Lakshimi-Narayanan, from Newcastle University, assisted GP partner at Dunelm Medical Practice, Durham, Dr Helen Cooke, community nurse practitioner, Emma Noble, and primary care … [Read more...] about Medical students help give a boost to care home residents in County Durham
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NHS COVID-19 vaccination offer to all 5-11 years
For decades, vaccinations have protected our children and young people from potentially serious diseases, including measles, flu, meningitis and mumps.By the time they leave school, a child will typically have been offered vaccinations against 18 different diseases or infections – the COVID-19 vaccine is one morevaccine that children will soon be able to have to protect them … [Read more...] about NHS COVID-19 vaccination offer to all 5-11 years
Children aged 12 to 15 invited for jabs on SuperShot Saturdays
VACCINATION sites at Peterlee and Bowburn, County Durham, are to offer dedicated 'Junior Jab' Covid-19 vaccination clinics for 12–15-year-olds to help increase protection for young people across the county. 12–15-year-olds who missed their first vaccination at school, or who are now eligible for a second dose, can walk-in to one of two 'SuperShot Saturday' Clinics for … [Read more...] about Children aged 12 to 15 invited for jabs on SuperShot Saturdays
Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow test results
Confirmatory PCR tests following a positive lateral flow test result to be temporarily suspended · COVID-19 prevalence is high which means the chances of a false positive from a positive LFD result are very low · This approach reflects evidence on the very high … [Read more...] about Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow test results
Knights Pharmacy to open first round the clock vaccination clinic in the run up to Christmas
Responding to the significant demand on the COVID vaccination service, on December 18-19, Knights Pharmacy, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AB, will open at 8am on Saturday morning and remain open throughout the night and all-day Sunday until 8pm - a total of 36hrs. Appointments are available to book via the National Booking … [Read more...] about Knights Pharmacy to open first round the clock vaccination clinic in the run up to Christmas
Third COVID jabs available to book online for people who are severely immunosuppressed
People who are severely immunosuppressed can now book their third COVID jab online, as the NHS national booking system opens up to more people. In line with Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidance, those who are classed as severely immunosuppressed as a result of treatment, for conditions such as cancer or for those with long-term chronic … [Read more...] about Third COVID jabs available to book online for people who are severely immunosuppressed
Moderna Vaccine, Your Questions Answered
What is Moderna? Moderna, sold under the brand name Spikevax, is one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that are approved for use in the UK. Like all these vaccines, it has been extensively tested and has been approved as safe and effective by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). It has also been approved for use in many other countries around the … [Read more...] about Moderna Vaccine, Your Questions Answered
Top up Jab Bookings To Open Up For More Than One Million People
More than one million people will be eligible to book their life-saving jab top-up from tomorrow, as the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination programme continues to boost people’s protection ahead of winter. From 7am tomorrow (Monday 22 November), people aged 40 to 49 will be able to book their booster vaccine, and 16 and 17-year-olds their second jabs, just seven days after the JCVI … [Read more...] about Top up Jab Bookings To Open Up For More Than One Million People
Record breaking week for NHS COVID-19 booster jabs
It was a record week for the number of booster vaccines delivered with 2.1 million boosters delivered, compared to 1.7 million during the previous seven days. Alongside a record busting number of COVID-19 vaccine boosters given from Saturday 6 to Friday 12 November, more than 797,568 doses were booked in a single day as the NHS vaccination programme continues its drive to … [Read more...] about Record breaking week for NHS COVID-19 booster jabs
BOOSTER BOOKINGS TO BE OPENED A MONTH EARLY
Government and NHS updates booster booking system to allow people to book their jab a month in advance, making it easier and more convenient to get a vaccineChange to system means booster can be pre-booked before someone is eligibleBooster programme continues at pace with more than 9 million top-up jabs already administeredImmunity to COVID-19 reduces over time, particularly … [Read more...] about BOOSTER BOOKINGS TO BE OPENED A MONTH EARLY
County Durham residents urged to get Covid booster vaccine
HEALTH chiefs are urging people to get their booster vaccine as soon as they become eligible as the Covid-19 vaccination roll out continues. GPs in County Durham are encouraging anyone at greater risk from the virus to make sure they are fully protected ahead of winter. The third jab is being offered to everyone over the age of 50, health and social care workers, those … [Read more...] about County Durham residents urged to get Covid booster vaccine
People in North East and North Cumbria urged to do their bit and have free flu vaccination
Health and care chiefs in the North East and North Cumbria are calling on people to do their bit and get their free flu vaccine this winter to protect themselves and others. Experts are concerned this year could be one of the worst for flu infections, because immunity has dropped off due to measures designed to control the spread of Covid-19, but this doesn’t mean that flu … [Read more...] about People in North East and North Cumbria urged to do their bit and have free flu vaccination
COVID-19 booster jabs and school vaccination starts this week
Invitations to book a Covid booster jab are being sent to eligible people this week and at the same time NHS school aged vaccination services are gearing up to starts as the NHS vaccination programme enters a new phase ahead of winter. Texts allowing eligible people to arrange a top-up through the National Booking Service start today, with letters also being sent later this … [Read more...] about COVID-19 booster jabs and school vaccination starts this week
COVID-19 jab invite letters sent to one million 16 and 17 year olds
Invitations to get a COVID vaccine are landing on the doormats of all 16 and 17 year olds from today, in a further effort to boost take-up in this age group, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history expands further. Over 360,000 people aged 16 and 17 have already had their jab – which includes those who were eligible previously eligible due to … [Read more...] about COVID-19 jab invite letters sent to one million 16 and 17 year olds
NHS invites young people aged 16 and over to get their COVID-19 vaccine
Thousands of young people over 16 can now get their COVID-19 vaccine ahead of going back to school or college in September. North East and North Cumbrian teenagers can get their vaccine in a number of ways in order to protect themselves and their families from Coronavirus. Youngsters can walk in to a number of local services which are now able to offer vaccination to … [Read more...] about NHS invites young people aged 16 and over to get their COVID-19 vaccine
NHS ‘Grab A Jab’ weekend in final drive to get adults protected
PEOPLE in the North East and Yorkshire not already vaccinated against coronavirus are being urged to get their jab this weekend as the NHS vaccination programme seeks to maximise protection before Covid restrictions are lifted. NewcastleGateshead Quayside, Trinity Leeds, Doncaster’s Frenchgate centre and some sports stadiums will be among the locations in this region … [Read more...] about NHS ‘Grab A Jab’ weekend in final drive to get adults protected
Young people urged to get their vaccine before ‘Freedom Day’ on 19th July
WITH fully vaccinated UK residents arriving in England from amber travel list destinations no longer having to quarantine from 19 July, there are more reasons than ever to make sure you get your covid-19 jab. Now that people under 40 wait just eight weeks instead of 12 for their second jab, it means that those getting their first jab this week would be able to get double … [Read more...] about Young people urged to get their vaccine before ‘Freedom Day’ on 19th July
Peterlee Community Hospital walk-in clinics offer first jabs to over 18s
OVER-18s, are being encouraged to 'drop-in' for their first Covid-19 jab without having to book. Easington Central Primary Care Network, Intrahealth Peterlee, is to run two walk-in clinics for people who have not yet taken up the offer of a first vaccination at: Peterlee Community Hospital, O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, County Durham,SR8 5UQ Wednesday 30th June, 9am – 1pm … [Read more...] about Peterlee Community Hospital walk-in clinics offer first jabs to over 18s
Derwentside walk-in clinic offers jabs to patients registered with a local GP
OVER-18s, are being encouraged to 'drop-in' for their first Covid-19 jab without having to book. Derwentside Healthcare is to run a walk-in clinic for people who have not-yet taken up the offer of a first vaccination. People due a second dose are also being invited to attend the clinic on Friday 9 July, at Shotley Bridge Hospital, Consett, from 1pm-4pm. No appointment … [Read more...] about Derwentside walk-in clinic offers jabs to patients registered with a local GP
Next stop… Vaccination!
THE County Durham vaccine bus will be making a return journey to East Durham to get people back on board for more COVID-19 jabs. The MELISSA vaccination bus will be back in Peterlee, at the Castle Dene Shopping Centre, Broad Close Car Park, (behind Argos), Peterlee, between 12pm and 6pm on Friday July 2. Over 225 people received a mixture of first and second dose … [Read more...] about Next stop… Vaccination!
County Durham Walk-in Covid Vaccination Clinics Open this Weekend
WALK in clinics are offering first and second doses of vaccine across County Durham this weekend. Four pop-up vaccination clinics are allowing all over-18s to turn up, without an appointment, to get their jab on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June. The move comes as the NHS invited all adults last week to get a COVID jab if they have not had one as the NHS COVID Vaccination … [Read more...] about County Durham Walk-in Covid Vaccination Clinics Open this Weekend
Over one million jabs booked as NHS vaccine programme opens to all adults
More than one million people have booked their lifesaving covid vaccine since the NHS vaccination programme opened for every adult in England. People rushed to book 1,008,472 appointments in just two days – an average of more than 21,000 every hour, or six every second - on Friday and Saturday. The figure does not include appointments made through local GP-led vaccination … [Read more...] about Over one million jabs booked as NHS vaccine programme opens to all adults
NHS Invites All Adults To Get A Covid Jab In Final Push
All adults can now book a life-saving Covid jab vaccine, NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens announced today. Everyone aged 18 and over is being urged to arrange a jab if they have not had one as the NHS Covid Vaccination Programme, the biggest in health service history, begins the final push to protect the country. The NHS will start to send around 1.5 million texts to … [Read more...] about NHS Invites All Adults To Get A Covid Jab In Final Push
‘Pop-up drop-in’ COVID-19 vaccine clinic to open in County Durham
A COUNTY Durham GP vaccination hub is urging people who haven't yet had their Covid vaccination to 'drop-in' for a jab. Sedgefield One Primary Care Network (PCN) is to run a 'pop-up drop-in' clinic for people aged over 18, or in an ‘at risk’ group over the age of 16, who have not-yet taken up the offer of a first vaccination. No appointment is required and anyone who … [Read more...] about ‘Pop-up drop-in’ COVID-19 vaccine clinic to open in County Durham
21 and 22 Year Olds To Be Offered Covid-19 Jab From Today
Around one million people aged 21 and 22 will begin to be called forward this morning to get the coronavirus vaccine, as the NHS Covid Vaccination Programme enters the final phase of the first dose roll-out. As the NHS works through the final cohorts, people aged 21 and 22 will now be able to book themselves in for a coronavirus vaccine, leaving only 18 to 20 year olds yet … [Read more...] about 21 and 22 Year Olds To Be Offered Covid-19 Jab From Today
NHS vaccine bus to deliver more walk-in jabs across County Durham
A WORKING men's club and a busy marketplace will be among the destinations visited by the NHS vaccine bus as it continues its journey across County Durham. Run by health staff from Easington District, Sedgefield North and North Easington Primary Care Networks, the mobile clinics will deliver first vaccinations only to people living or working in County Durham. Those able … [Read more...] about NHS vaccine bus to deliver more walk-in jabs across County Durham
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Update
The NHS vaccination programme continues to make strong progress. Thanks to the thousands of people involved, the NHS has now offered vaccines to everyone aged 30 and over as well as millions of health and social care workers, unpaid carers and people at higher clinical risk. Over 53 million vaccines have been delivered in total. We are still on course to offer all adults … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Update
Health Secretary praises County Durham GP practices for their vaccination roll-out success
COUNTY Durham GP practices have been congratulated by Health Secretary Matt Hancock after reaching a major milestone in their vaccination roll-out. Healthcare staff at Newton Aycliffe Primary Care Network (PCN) received a video message from the Secretary of State, praising them for their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic. The PCN, operated by staff from Jubilee … [Read more...] about Health Secretary praises County Durham GP practices for their vaccination roll-out success
Everybody Aged 30 And Over Now Able To Get Their Covid Jab
The NHS Covid vaccination programme will today (Wednesday) open up to everyone in their thirties as the biggest and most successful vaccination drive in NHS history begins inviting people aged 30 and 31 years old. One million more people aged 30 and 31 will be invited by text over the coming days, leaving only adults between 18 and 29 yet to get the nod to come … [Read more...] about Everybody Aged 30 And Over Now Able To Get Their Covid Jab
Covid vaccination roll-out reaches major milestone as half a million doses are given in County Durham
GP practices across County Durham have reached a major milestone after administering 500,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine across the county. The significant half million mark was reached at Chester-Le-Street Primary Care Network (PCN) vaccination hub, just five months after the vaccine roll-out was launched in December 2020. The PCN, one of 13 across the county, is … [Read more...] about Covid vaccination roll-out reaches major milestone as half a million doses are given in County Durham
MP gets Covid jab as he praises County Durham GP practices for reaching major milestone in vaccine roll-out
A GP-led vaccination hub has been praised by a local MP after reaching a major milestone in the Covid-19 vaccination rollout. Healthcare staff at Sedgefield North Primary Care Network (PCN), County Durham, were congratulated by local MP Paul Howell after administering over 42,400 doses of the vaccine. The PCN, operated by staff from Bishop's Close Medical Practice and … [Read more...] about MP gets Covid jab as he praises County Durham GP practices for reaching major milestone in vaccine roll-out
Mobile Vaccination bus is just the ticket
A MOBILE clinic was just the ticket as people queued for their jab on-board the NHS Covid vaccination bus. More than 225 people received a mixture of first and second doses as the bus made a stop at the Castle Dene Shopping Centre, Peterlee, County Durham. Provided by Health Education England, North East, and run by health staff from Easington District Primary Care … [Read more...] about Mobile Vaccination bus is just the ticket
NHS To Invite People Aged 38 and 39 For Life Saving Covid-19 Jab
The NHS Covid vaccination programme, the biggest in health service history and the most precise in the world, will open tomorrow (Thurs) to people in their thirties, with NHS.uk due to be updated at 7am. Those aged 38 and 39 are the first to qualify for a jab with around a million people being sent text messages that allow them to access the national booking service at the … [Read more...] about NHS To Invite People Aged 38 and 39 For Life Saving Covid-19 Jab
NHS vaccination bus offers easier route to Covid-19 jabs
A COUNTY Durham vaccine bus is being rolled out to encourage more people to get on board with having their COVID-19 jab. Run by health staff from Easington District Primary Care Network, the mobile clinic will aim to boost vaccination rates in areas where uptake has proved low and provide improved access for people who may find it difficult to get to a designated vaccination … [Read more...] about NHS vaccination bus offers easier route to Covid-19 jabs
NHS To Invite All People 40 and Over For Life Saving Covid-19 Jab
Everyone aged 40 and over is now being invited to book a life-saving Covid-19 jab as the NHS vaccination programme, the biggest and fastest in the health service’s history, goes from strength to strength. Nearly three quarters of a million appointments were made on Monday and Tuesday as the NHS began inviting 44-year olds followed by people aged 42 and 43 by text. Text … [Read more...] about NHS To Invite All People 40 and Over For Life Saving Covid-19 Jab
COVID-19: Dental Services Advice
NHS England recognises that people may be experiencing difficulties accessing dental services. Practices are providing services in line with standard operating procedures issued by the Chief Dental Officer and Public Health England which means the level of appointments they are able to provide has significantly reduced. It is therefore necessary for dental practices to … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Dental Services Advice
NHS To Invite People Aged 44 For Life Saving Covid-19 Jab
People aged 44 will be invited to book their covid-19 jab from today (Mon) as the NHS vaccine programme, the biggest and fastest in its history, continues at pace. England’s top doctor is urging people to come forward for their jab when they are invited do to so. Around half a million 44-year olds will receive a text inviting them to get their jab through the national … [Read more...] about NHS To Invite People Aged 44 For Life Saving Covid-19 Jab
NHS England Invites Everyone Aged 50 And Over to Be Jabbed As NHS Vaccination Programme Marks 100th Day
While the whole of the NHS doubles down to urge everyone already invited to take up the offer, new invitations are now going out nationally to millions of people aged 50 to 54 in the latest stage of the programme, the biggest in NHS history and fastest in Europe. NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens said: “Just 100 days since the NHS gave the world’s first Covid jab outside … [Read more...] about NHS England Invites Everyone Aged 50 And Over to Be Jabbed As NHS Vaccination Programme Marks 100th Day
Response to COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca reports
The UK Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, which is responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices work and are acceptably safe, have said that evidence does not suggest that the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab is linked to blood clots. People should still go and get their COVID-19 vaccine when asked to do so. Please read more here: … [Read more...] about Response to COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca reports
Millionth patient vaccinated in North East and North Cumbria
Today a patient in a GP surgery in Bishop Auckland received the millionth vaccine given in the North East and North Cumbria. The region is continuing to progress quickly with the majority of vaccinations being given through GP led services working as part of a Primary Care Network supported by the four large vaccination centres in the region and community … [Read more...] about Millionth patient vaccinated in North East and North Cumbria
Fourth Large Vaccination Centre for the region to open in Darlington
A fourth Large Vaccination Centre for the region will open at the Darlington Arena on Monday 1st March 2021 adding even more capacity to help the NHS vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible. Already the NHS in the region has vaccinated over 904,000 people, with all people aged over 80 now vaccinated, nine out of ten older care home residents plus large … [Read more...] about Fourth Large Vaccination Centre for the region to open in Darlington
Bishop of Durham vaccinated today at Arnison Centre in Durham
A third Large Vaccination Centre for the region opened today at Durham’s Arnison Centre adding additional capacity to help the NHS vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible. Dr Stewart Findlay, the Primary Care Director for the vaccination programme said, “We were thrilled to be able to vaccinate the Bishop of Durham today as we opened the Arnison Centre in … [Read more...] about Bishop of Durham vaccinated today at Arnison Centre in Durham
Third Vaccination Centre to open in the North East and North Cumbria
A third Large Vaccination Centre for the region will open at Durham’s Arnison Centre on Monday 22nd February 2021 adding additional capacity to help the NHS vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible. Already the NHS in the region has vaccinated over 500,000 people in the first four priority cohorts with all people aged over 80 now vaccinated, nine out of … [Read more...] about Third Vaccination Centre to open in the North East and North Cumbria
Covid-19 – Who is being vaccinated next?
The NHS is prioritising vaccinating those experts have agreed will benefit from having it the most. From Monday 15th February, people in cohorts 5 and 6 are being invited by the NHS to have their vaccine. These are: Cohort 5 - all those 65 years of age and over Cohort 6 - all individuals aged 16 years to 64 years with underlying health conditions which put them … [Read more...] about Covid-19 – Who is being vaccinated next?
NHS Offers Covid Jab To Clinically Vulnerable And People 65 to 69
NHS staff will begin vaccinating people aged 65 to 69 and those who are clinically vulnerable against Covid from Monday 15 February with over one million people already invited to book a jab. Almost 1.2 million letters were due to land on doorsteps on Saturday 13 February asking people to log on to the national booking service at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination with another … [Read more...] about NHS Offers Covid Jab To Clinically Vulnerable And People 65 to 69
COVID-19 vaccination registration for health and social care workers
Front line health and social care workers are included as a priority group for vaccination. The majority have been offered vaccination appointments via their employer – if you are employed please check with your manager about how to have your vaccine. There is also a group of front line workers who are self employed such as personal assistants working under personal health … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccination registration for health and social care workers
Health officials are reassuring patients that they will be able to get their Covid-19 vaccination locally if they prefer not to travel to a mass vaccination site.
GPs in County Durham have stressed that patients invited to book a vaccination appointment at The Centre for Life, Newcastle, which is the North-East's designated mass vaccination site, can choose to wait until they are contacted by their local GP. Chief officer at NHS County Durham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Dr Stewart Findlay, said: “Letters from NHS England have … [Read more...] about Health officials are reassuring patients that they will be able to get their Covid-19 vaccination locally if they prefer not to travel to a mass vaccination site.
Covid-19 Vaccinations -Frequently Asked Questions
Who will get the vaccine first? The Government has confirmed that the vast majority of COVID-19 vaccinations administered by hospital hubs and local vaccination services in the initial phase will be prioritised for those 80 years of age and over, frontline health and social care workers. Please be assured that everyone who … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Vaccinations -Frequently Asked Questions
Why would anyone turn down their jab?
THE daughter of a 93 year-old County Durham woman who was one of the first to receive a Covid vaccine said she can’t understand why anyone would turn down their jab! Mary Kerr was one of the first pensioners to get the vaccine at the Spennymoor GP Covid vaccination hub when it opened its doors on Friday. (December 18) Accompanied by her daughter Sandra Shaw, 70, Mary was … [Read more...] about Why would anyone turn down their jab?
Covid-19 Vaccination
Dr Neil O’Brien, a GP in Chester-le-Street and accountable officer for NHS County Durham Clinical Commissioning Group said: “Our primary care teams have vaccinated hundreds of people aged over 80 this week and I am very grateful for the efforts of our local GP practices in pulling out all the stops to get this done in challenging circumstances. “We want to make the best … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Vaccination
D-Day veteran joins the fight against Covid-19 on his 96th birthday
A D-Day veteran has celebrated his 96th birthday by being one of the first in the queue to receive a Covid-19 vaccination. Robert Stapleton, who was awarded the Legion d’ honneur for his part in the D-Day landings, was among 325 priority patients to be given the Pfizer vaccine at a GP hub in Spennymoor, County Durham. Accompanied by his daughter Ann Hutchinson, 65, Robert … [Read more...] about D-Day veteran joins the fight against Covid-19 on his 96th birthday
Covid-19 Vaccination Priority Groups
Following extensive trials, the first safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the UK and is now available to priority groups. Vaccinations are being delivered according to the priority groups identified by the Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The vaccinations may not take place at your GP practice, but rather a local vaccination … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Vaccination Priority Groups