NHS England » Call for people aged 70 and over to contact NHS for a COVID jab
If we could reinforce that people should contact the National Booking System rather than their GP this would be helpful.
The easiest way to arrange a vaccination is through the national booking service which can be accessed at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.
Over the coming months we will share ideas that we can all consider, to make a real contribution towards this very important issue that affects us all.
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From Thursday 4 February 2021, a free shuttle service will start operating to the new NHS Vaccination Centre at Shrewsbury Indoor Bowls Centre, next to Shrewsbury Sports Village, on Sundorne Road in Shrewsbury.
The service will be operated by Arriva in partnership with Shropshire Council.
Services VS1 and VS2 will run every 20 minutes throughout the day, with Shuttle VS1 running from 0735 until 2015, and Shuttle VS2 running from 0745 until 1945.
The shuttles will serve key locations around Shrewsbury, picking up passengers travelling to the Vaccination Centre. VS1 will serve Bayston Hill, Meole Brace – Moneybrook Way, Abbey Foregate – Shirehall and Monkmoor Road. VS2 will serve the Harlescott Park and Ride site and Coton Hill.
Upon arrival at the Shrewsbury Indoor Bowls Centre, marshals will be on hand to escort people to get their vaccines.
Over the coming weeks the service may alter as the main demand points become clearer. This should not impact people’s ability to use the service.
All buses undergo a daily enhanced cleaning regime, which includes the deep cleaning of all touch points with a suitable disinfectant. Customers are asked to follow social distancing rules on board the services wherever possible, by not using seats that have been taped off for their own and the driver’s protection. Face coverings must be worn at all times. Exemptions apply.
Dean Carroll, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for adult social care, public health and climate change, said:
“The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is imperative to fighting the virus and getting life back to ‘normal’.
“Opening more vaccination centres across Shropshire is important to enable the rollout, but we must also ensure people are able to get to their appointments.
“I’m pleased that the council is able to offer this free shuttle service in partnership with Arriva to help residents get their vaccines.”
Jack Grove, General Manager, Arriva, said:
“We work very closely with Shropshire Council and we are proud to assist them with this real community effort. These shuttle services will provide greater access for vaccination appointments.”
For the timetable for the shuttle service, please click here.
The shuttle service follows the successful launch of the free transport offer which is for bespoke transport for vulnerable individuals to various vaccinations locations who, without transport assistance, would not have been able to attend their appointment.
Step Up and help us stop the spread of coronavirus:
For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating), call Shropshire Council’s COVID-19 Helpline on 0345 678 9028 – option 0 (lines open on the weekend on Saturday from 9am-4pm and Sunday 9am-12pm) or visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus.
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