UPDATE: Somerset residents are being invited to ‘Grab A Jab’ this weekend as NHS South West opens a record number of walk-in jabs sites.

 

 

ANYONE over 18 can get the Covid-19 vaccine at additional walk-in clinics at the Bath and West Showground from today (Friday, June 18).

The move follows the success of a special walk-in clinic at the large vaccination centre at the showground in Shepton Mallet last weekend.

The second walk-in weekend special follows the latest Government announcement inviting anyone aged 18 and over to book their coronavirus vaccinations.

All eligible adults who have not yet had a first dose or booked a slot through the National Booking Service can attend the site today, Saturday or Sunday between 10am and 6pm.

Caroline Upton, clinical lead at the vaccination centre, said: “We were really pleased with attendance at the walk-in clinic last weekend, with over 560 people coming along to the site to get their jab.

"We’d really like to encourage people in all eligible groups to come along to one of the additional walk-in clinics this weekend, if they haven’t yet had a first dose of the Covid vaccine.

"We have plenty of vaccine supply available.

"There is no need to book, just come along, but please bear with us as it could be busy.

"Like last weekend, our friendly team of vaccinators and volunteers will be ready to welcome people to the site and keep the clinics running as smoothly as possible.”

The walk-in clinics will operate in addition to any existing pre-booked vaccination appointments. People who have a confirmed booking slot for either first or second doses, should continue to attend their bookings as planned.

After the weekend walk-ins, people should book as normal before attending the site.

There is a broad range of vaccination sites in Somerset on offer through the National Booking Service, including large vaccination sites, GP-led community sites and an increasing number of new pharmacy-led sites.

People can book both first and second doses in advance by calling 119 or visiting clicking HERE.

Vaccinations also continue to be available for anyone in priority groups 1-12 who have not yet taken up the offer of a vaccine.