The spring booster programme is underway, and the NHS is helping to top up the immunity of the most vulnerable to protect them from Covid-19. Adults aged 75 and over, residents in care homes for older people and those age 12 and over with a severely weakened immune system are being invited to book a spring booster vaccine if they are eligible.

The local NHS continues to urge unvaccinated people to get vaccinated to protect themselves, and those around them, from Covid-19. With case rates in the community and hospital admissions continuing to rise it is very important the public protects themselves with a Covid-19 jab.

Those who are eligible for a Covid-19 jab include:

• Children aged 5-11 at higher risk from Covid-19
• Young people aged 12-15 are eligible for 2 doses
• Anyone aged 16 or over is eligible for 2 doses and a further booster
• Adults aged 75 and over, residents in care homes for older people and those age 12 and over with a severely weakened immune system are eligible for a spring booster.

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 188 admissions in the seven days to 20 March, which compares to 160 in the previous 7-day period
• We had 350 beds occupied by Covid+ patients on 22 March, this compares to 300 beds on 15 March
• Of those 350 beds, 4 people were mechanically ventilated and in the most critical condition
• In the week from 18-24 March there were 12 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 January there were 485,633 GP appointments with 61 per cent of these being face-to-face and 53 per cent of patients being seen the same day of next.

Vaccinations

• Latest figures show in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 2,101,300 vaccinations have been administered since the start of the programme.
• 85.1 per cent of over 18s have now received 2 doses.
• 66.7 per cent of 18-29-year-olds have had two doses.
• 90.7 per cent of those aged 30 and over have had two doses.
• 60.3 per cent of 12-15-year-olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have had one dose of the vaccine.
• 67.8 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. 

Visit 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