Thorpe Park hosts pop-up coronavirus vaccine clinic
First and second doses of the Pfizer jab will be available there today only
Last updated 29th Jul 2021
Thorpe Park Resort is today (29 July) playing host to a coronavirus vaccination centre.
Staff and visitors to the attraction near Chertsey will be able to get their jabs by dropping into the pop-up clinic at the home of The Swarm, Nemesis Inferno and Colossus rides.
NHS staff and volunteers will offer a first jab to any adult who has not yet taken up the offer or a second to those who are due one. The pop-up site will be offering Pfizer doses.
Patients will be asked to wait for 15 minutes after their jab and will then be given the green light to go back to work or enjoying their day out.
Dr Nikki Kanani, NHS England medical director for primary care and deputy senior responsible officer for the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, said: “For our brilliant staff and volunteers there is nothing more thrilling than protecting people against Covid-19 and after reaching more than 39 million people, the NHS vaccine programme rollout continues to scale new heights.
“As the NHS’s success helps the country get back to normal, we know that people and particularly young people, are leading busier lives so whether you are queuing for the Colossus or staffing the ice cream kiosk, we are making getting a jab as easy as possible.
“Thorpe Park is just the latest pop-up clinic and so I would urge anyone yet to get their vaccine to come forward and attend a walk-in site, or book online – it remains the best way to protect yourself and your loves ones.”
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid added: “From historic sites such as the British Science Museum, to huge entertainment events like Latitude Festival, we have worked to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine is easily accessible.
“This new pop-up clinic at Thorpe Park is a fantastic opportunity for theme park enthusiasts, young people and families to get a vaccine while they enjoy a day out.
“Already 3 in 5 adults ages 18-24 have received a first jab, which is excellent progress – I urge all those yet to get their first or second dose to take advantage of the hundreds of pop-ups around the country and help us cautiously get back to normality.”
Everyone aged 18 or over is now eligible for a lifesaving Covid-19 jab and the NHS is urging people to come forward as soon as possible.
People who attended a walk-in clinic for their first dose will have their vaccination record updated online and will then be able to book in their second dose appointment using the national booking system.