Melksham vaccine roll out update

MELKSHAM’S GP surgeries have offered reassurance that the vaccination roll out is “moving at pace”.

Covid-19 vaccination programme lead for Melksham and Bradford on Avon Primary Care Network (PCN), Dr Abby Burgess, said, “We are currently vaccinating all adult carers, patients aged 16-64yrs with underlying health conditions and all patients 60yrs and over (cohort 7) who have not had a first Covid vaccine.

“We are also calling appropriate cohorts for their second vaccination which will be between 77 and 84 days from their first one.

“You will be contacted by text to book online or by a phone call to book your appointment for your first and second vaccination.

“Your second vaccination should take place at the same location as your first vaccination. If you receive invites to other sites for your second vaccination, please wait for us to contact you. We will be in touch and you will not miss out on a second dose.

“Any patients in cohort 1-6 who have not yet received an invitation for a vaccine or who had initially declined and now wishes to take up the offer, you are still very welcome and can obtain an appointment by ringing your local GP Practice.

“The vaccination roll out is moving at pace and nobody will have to wait long. We thank all our patients for their patience. As well as the continued support of the Spencer Club and our wonderful volunteers. Thank you.”

The local PCN is known as Melksham & Bradford on Avon Primary Care Network, and consists of the three GP practices Bradford on Avon & Melksham Health Partnership, Giffords Surgery and Spa Medical Practice – together they cover a population of c.48,000 residents. The vaccination programme is being delivered at Spencer Sports and Social Club.