Letters are being sent reminding those eligible to book in for their booster vaccination. Those eligible for a booster dose of the vaccine include 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. The public are being urged to take up this invitation as soon as they are invited to maximise their protection over the winter. You can find out more information here.

As well as booster vaccinations, those over 16 are being urged to take up the offer of first and second doses if they haven’t already. You can find your nearest vaccination site and book an appointment on the NHS website or by calling 119.

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 has been 62 admissions relating to Covid-19 in the seven days to 3 October, which compares to 86 in the previous 7-day period
• Our hospitals had 161 beds occupied by Covid+ patients on 5 October, this compares to 175 beds on 28 September
• Of those 161 beds, 11% (18 beds) were mechanically ventilated
• In the week from 1 – 7 October there were 9 deaths, which compares to 21 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 – 3 October) show in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 6,390 first and second dose vaccines have been administered in the last week. In total, 1,412,900 vaccinations have now been administered with 677,303 of these being second doses. This means that 81 per cent of over 18s in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have now received 2 doses.
• A breakdown of the figures, alongside ONS population estimates, show vaccines have been administered to 93.5% of people aged 80+, 100% of people aged 75-79, 97.9% of people aged 70-74, 93.5% of people aged 65-69,  99.3% of people aged 60-64, 97.4% of people aged 55-59, 92.1% of people aged 50-54, 85.5% of people aged 45-49 and 90.3% of people aged 40-44, 85% of people aged 35-39, 81.7% of people aged 30-34, 65.1% of people aged 25-29, 69.3% of people aged 18-24
• Second doses have been administered to 91.9% of people aged 80+, 100% of people aged 75-79, 96.9% of people aged 70-74, 92.3% of people aged 65-69, 97.1% of people aged 60-64, 94.9% of people aged 55-59, 89.6% of people aged 50-54, 81.9% of people aged 45-49 and 84.8% of people aged 40-44, 78.2% of people aged 35-39, 73.2% of people aged 30-34, 56.1% of people aged 25-29, 57.6% of people aged 18-24

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