The NHS is urging the public to get a Covid-19 booster vaccine and a flu jab, if they are eligible, to protect themselves ahead of winter.

Booster jabs 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 can book an appointment on the NHS website or walk into selected sites to receive a jab without an appointment. The walk-in sites include:

• King’s Mill Hospital Vaccination Site Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4JL
• Mansfield Vaccination Centre Chesterfield Road, Mansfield, NG19 7BH
• Forest Recreation Ground Vaccination Site Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Blvd, Nottingham, NG7 6LB

For information about site opening times, please visit www.nhs.uk/grab-a-jab – please check site opening times before you walk in.

For information about flu vaccines, who is eligible for a free vaccine and why it is important, please visit the NHS website.

Hospitals

• There have been 84 admissions relating to Covid-19 in the seven days to 24 October, which compares to 80 in the previous 7-day period
• Our hospitals had 147 beds occupied by Covid+ patients on 26 October, this compares to 143 beds on 19 October
• Of those 147 beds, 12% (18 beds) were mechanically ventilated and in the most critical condition
• In the week from 21-27 October there were 10 deaths, which compares to 16 the previous week

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

General Practice

• Latest data shows that in September there were 548,322 GP appointments with 60 per cent of these being face-to-face and 49 per cent of patients being seen the same day or next.

Vaccinations

• Latest figures (8 December – 24 October) show in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 1,434,654 first and second dose vaccines have been administered. This means that 81.6 per cent of over 18s have now received 2 doses.
• 58.6 per cent of 18-29-year-olds have had two doses.
• 88.7 per cent 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