MP says this centre will accelerate vaccination programme
Today the first NHS large vaccination centre in Essex opens, as part of the nationwide efforts to vaccinate the population against covid-19. The centre in Runwell, in Wickford, is one of the first in the East of England to help with the vaccinations of the over-80s and those who work in health and social care. It is in addition to the existing hospital hubs and GP-led vaccination services already offering vaccinations across Essex, with more being established soon.
John said,
“I welcome the opening of this large vaccination centre in Runwell, which should enable a step change in the number of vaccinations in our county. We are in a race against the virus to inject people quicker than it infects them, and there is not a moment to lose. So far we have made good progress, and this new centre will accelerate this still further.”
Notes to Editors:
• Letters have been sent out in recent days to people aged 80 and who live up to a 45-minute drive from the new centre, inviting them to book an appointment through the national booking service, either online or over the ‘phone.
• If this is not convenient, people can wait to receive an appointment closer to home at a GP-led service. If an appointment has already been offered by a GP, residents can choose which appointment suits them best.
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