The over 70s and clinically extremely vulnerable who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, are being asked to contact the NHS directly to book an appointment.
Until now, the NHS has asked people to wait until they are contacted to help ensure that the most vulnerable are protected first – and that remains the case for most people. However, to ensure that absolutely everyone is offered the vaccine, people aged 70 and over and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable can now contact the NHS directly to book their appointment. People who are clinically extremely vulnerable will have previously received a letter asking them to shield due to a health condition
Dr Geeta Iyer, Local GP and member of the clinical team responsible for the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) COVID-19 vaccination programme, explained:
“The vaccination programme in BNSSG is running really well and we have now vaccinated the majority of people in the top four priority groups. However, if you're over 70 or clinically extremely vulnerable at any age, and you haven’t yet received your first dose of vaccine, please come forward and make an appointment as soon as you can"
"There are local appointments available at a range of sites, and people can be vaccinated at home where clinically necessary. The vaccine is safe, simple, and will offer you and those around you crucial protection against this virus.”
Those who would like an appointment at a doctors' surgery close to where they live can call their local GP practice to discuss options or visit their practice website.
For appointments at Ashton Gate stadium or a pharmacy location, people can contact the national booking system online or call 119 free of charge between 7am and 11pm seven days a week.
Ashton Gate offers appointments from 8am - 8pm every day, and the Uber taxi service is currently offering discounts for people travelling to be vaccinated there.
For more information about the roll-out of the vaccination programme in BNSSG - including full details of the vaccination locations and travel support - please visit the Healthier Together website
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