The NHS is reminding the public about the importance of the Covid-19 booster vaccine ahead of winter. Boosters are being offered to over 50s, people over 16 with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19, and health and social care workers. These groups can have their booster once six months has passed since their second dose. 

Those eligible for a booster vaccination are being contacted by the NHS inviting them to book in for their jabs. However, if a person is eligible and has not yet received an invitation, they will be able to walk into certain sites to receive their booster. These include:

• King’s Mill Hospital Vaccination Site – from 16^th October onwards
• Mansfield Vaccination Centre – from 16^th October onwards
• Forest Recreation Ground Vaccination Site – from 21^st October onwards

You can find more information here.

The public are also being reminded to come forward for their flu jab to maximise their protection ahead of winter. You can find out more about who is eligible and where to get a flu vaccine here.

Hospitals

• There have been 50 admissions relating to Covid-19 in the seven days to 10 October, which compares to 62 in the previous 7-day period
• Our hospitals had 137 beds occupied by Covid+ patients on 12 October, this compares to 161 beds on 5 October
• Of those 137 beds, 12% (16 beds) were mechanically ventilated
• In the week from 7 – 13 October there were 10 deaths, which compares to 9 the previous week

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

General Practice

• Latest data shows that in August there were 454,315 GP appointments with 58 per cent of these being face-to-face and 52 per cent of patients being seen the same day or next.

Vaccinations

• Latest figures (8 December – 10 October) show in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 1,419,026 6,390 first and second dose vaccines have been administered in the last week. This means that 80.6 per cent of over 18s have now received 2 doses.
• 57.2 per cent of 18-29-year-olds have had two doses.
• 87.7 percent of those aged 30 and over have had two doses.

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