Three more GP-led centres in Cornwall are vaccinating people against Covid-19
Sites in Falmouth, Penryn, Camborne, Redruth and Newquay have joined the roll out
Three more GP-led centres in Cornwall are starting to vaccinate people against Covid-19.
Falmouth and Penryn primary care network (PCN) along with North Kerrier (East) in Camborne and Redruth and Watergate PCN in Newquay follow St Austell Healthcare PCN, Truro PCN and Three Harbours and Bosvena Health PCN in Bodmin, who started last week.
GPs and other primary care staff have been working around the clock to deliver this part of the roll-out.
The Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled-out across the country to people most at risk. People aged 80 and over as well as care home workers are the first to receive the vaccine.
The order in which people – including NHS staff – are offered the vaccine is based on advice from the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation at a national level.
When it is your turn to receive the vaccine, based on the priority groups set out by the JCVI advice, you will be contacted by the NHS - please do not contact your GP practice, local hospital, or other local NHS services.
“It has been a very emotional week. The speed and professionalism at which the GPs have worked has been nothing short of astounding, especially given the short time for logistical planning to deliver the vaccine, set up the clinics and book patients in for their appointments.”
GP Rob White, clinical lead for the COVID-19 vaccination programme and NHS Kernow Governing Body member
People who are invited for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment and are unable to attend should let the team know as soon as they can as this will enable someone else to use the appointment and get protected.
“We are delighted that we will be able to welcome the first of our patients who are 80 year old and over, with more vaccinations planned for those within the priority group who have been invited to book an appointment in coming days.”
GP Mark Morris, primary care network clinical manager for Falmouth and Penryn
Further information on the vaccine is available via the national NHS website.