The NHS continues to encourage eligible people to come forward for a Covid-19 vaccination to make sure they have the best possible protection from the virus.

Those who are eligible include:

• Children aged 5-11 at higher risk from Covid-19
• Young people aged 12-15
• Anyone aged 16 or over

There are hundreds of appointments available, and the NHS is urging all eligible people to take up the offer of a vaccine as it reduces your chances of becoming seriously unwell, protects those around you and reduced disruption in schools.

Book your Covid-19 jab: You can book on the NHS website or call 119.

Walk-in for a Covid-19 jab: Find your nearest walk-in venue.

Hospitals

• We have seen 138 admissions in the seven days to 13 February, which compares to 132 in the previous 7-day period
• We had 303 beds occupied by Covid+ patients on 15 February, this compares to 323 beds on 8 February
• Of those 303 beds, 3 people were mechanically ventilated and in the most critical condition
• In the week from  11-17 February there were 10 deaths, which compares to 10 the previous week

*Sherwood Forest Hospitals, Nottingham University Hospitals and Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust

General Practice

• Latest data shows that in December there were 486,478 GP appointments with 61 per cent of these being face-to-face and 51 per cent of patients being seen the same day or next.

Vaccinations

• Latest figures show in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 2,077,240 vaccinations have been administered since the start of the programme.
• 84.6 per cent of over 18s have now received 2 doses.
• 65.5 per cent of 18-29-year-olds have had two doses.
• 90.4 per cent of those aged 30 and over have had two doses.
• 58.8 per cent of 12-15-year-olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have had one dose of the vaccine.
• 66.6 per cent of over 18s have had a booster dose.

Remember 

The NHS is here for you and so if you are concerned about a new lump or mole or have any other health issues then please get in touch with your GP. 

If it is not an emergency you can use a range of service, such as: 

Pharmacy 

Pharmacies can offer over the counter advice and treat common illnesses such as colds, sore throats, stings and allergies. 

Call 111 First 

Once a patients calls 111 or visits 111 online they will be navigated to the most appropriate service, first time by a trained operator. The operator will even be able to book appointments and timeslots at the most appropriate health service for your needs.

Visit the NHS Urgent Care Centre

• Nottingham – The NHS Urgent Care Centre (next to the BBC building) is open every day from 7am-9pm. It deals with non-life threatening injuries and health problems. You don’t need an appointment to attend. Seaton House, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4LA Tel: 0115 883 8500 
• Newark – Newark Urgent Treatment Centre at Newark Hospital is open 9am-9pm. It can be found on Boundary Road, NG24 4DE  
• Sutton In Ashfield – Primary Care 24 is open 24 hours a day and can be found at King’s Mill Hospital, NG17 4JL