The NHS is urging the public to make sure they are protected ahead of winter. Whether it is the flu jab, your first or second Covid-19 vaccine or a Covid-19 booster jab, please do make sure you get protected ahead of Winter, if you are eligible.

Boosters:

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

12-15s:

Children aged 12-15 are also being offered one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. These are being carried out in schools but clinics are being held at our Covid-19 vaccination centres too. You can book an appointment on the NHS website or walk in. For information about walk-in site opening times, please visit www.nhs.uk/grab-a-jab

First and Second doses:

Vaccination sites across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire continue to offer appointments for first and second doses. Those who have not yet taken up the offer have not been forgotten, there is a vaccine waiting for them. Anyone 16 and over can see the latest opening times to walk in here, or book an appointment, online or by calling 119.

Flu:

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 86 admissions relating to Covid-19 in the seven days to  31 October, which compares to 84 in the previous 7-day period
• Our hospitals had 160 beds occupied by Covid+ patients on 2 November, this compares to 147 beds on 26 October
• Of those 160 beds, 8% (20 beds) were mechanically ventilated and in the most critical condition
• In the week from 28 October – 3 November there were 18 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 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 – 31 October) show in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 1,438,082 first and second dose vaccines have been administered. This means that 81.8 per cent of over 18s have now received 2 doses.
• 59.1 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.
• 25 per cent of 12-15-year-olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have had one dose of the vaccine.

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