NW London meets first milestone vaccination target
Published on: 15th February 2021
We are extremely proud to announce that we have met the national vaccination target across NW London, vaccinating over 80% of all residents and providing protection for people in the top four priority groups; those aged 70 and over, care home residents and staff, the extremely clinically vulnerable and NHS staff.
The uptake in our boroughs has been fantastic with almost 400,000 residents being vaccinated; which means our most vulnerable residents now have a level of protection against this virus.
Pippa Nightingale RN, NW London Vaccination Programme, Senior Responsible Officer (SRO)
“This could not have been achieved without the incredible efforts of NHS staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly around the clock to roll out the vaccination programme at speed.
“We are tremendously proud of what has been achieved and give thanks to the hard work and dedication to everyone who has made this first milestone possible.
“We know that this is just the start of the vaccination programme, but we enter the next phase knowing that our most vulnerable residents now have a level of protection and I’m immensely proud that we are able to give that reassurance to our local residents.”
Dr Andrew Steeden, NW London Vaccination Programme, Clinical Responsible Officer
“Primary care has played such a crucial role in the successful roll out of this programme and I couldn’t be prouder of my colleagues who have risen to the challenge and delivered what is a hugely complex programme in such a short space of time.
“GPs and practice staff are part of the local community and these strong links have really supported people to engage with the vaccination programme and to take up their invitation.”
The next phase
From today over 65s and people in ‘at risk’ groups will begin to be invited for their vaccination either at a vaccination centre, local pharmacy or through their GP.
People who receive a letter can book an appointment in a large scale vaccination centre or a pharmacy on the national booking system or by calling 119 free of charge, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week.
GP led vaccination centres will initially focus on people in the clinically ‘at risk’ group such as those with long term conditions to support continuity of care.
It’s not too late
We are determined that nobody should be left behind. If you have already been offered a jab but have not taken it up it is not too late. Please come forward and help us to help you.
Every jab in the arm is another step closer to returning to normality in the future.
