Update on the situation in the NHS – 4 February

The NHS continues to urge anyone who is eligible for a booster dose of the vaccine to walk into a site or book an appointment to make sure they have as much protection as possible. The booster dramatically increases protection and is vital for protecting yourself and your loved ones from Covid-19 and any dangers posed by long covid.

Over 80,000 people in the Midlands came forward last month to have their first dose of the lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine. The NHS is reminding everyone that it is never too late to get vaccinated and our sites are open for anyone to walk in and get jabbed.

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 145 admissions in the seven days to 30 January, which compares to 184 in the previous 7-day period
• We had 365 beds occupied by Covid+ patients on 1 February, this compares to 415 beds on 25 January
• Of those 365 beds, 3% (11 beds) were mechanically ventilated and in the most critical condition
• In the week from  27 January – 2 February there were 24 deaths, which compares to 17 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 2,061,768 vaccinations have been administered since the start of the programme.
• 84.3 per cent of over 18s have now received 2 doses.
• 64.9 per cent of 18-29-year-olds have had two doses.
• 90.3 per cent of those aged 30 and over have had two doses.
• 56.7 per cent of 12-15-year-olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have had one dose of the vaccine.
• 65.8 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