What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
As I write this article on 23 December, it’s not yet clear whether further measures may be put in place in England immediately after Christmas to deal with the rising number of Omicron cases of Covid. Meanwhile, the devolved governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have all announced new
People in Leeds are being urged to grab their booster jab before New Year, as the NHS goes all out to protect the city against the Omicron variant. Vaccination centres will be open throughout the festive break so that people can get a jab while they are off work or
The NHS vaccination programme in West Yorkshire is pulling out all the stops to offer everyone aged 18 and over the chance to book a Covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of December. In response to the national effort to protect people against the Omicron variant, extra appointments are being
Pregnant women in Leeds are being urged to get vaccinated to protect both themselves and their unborn baby against the serious effects of Covid-19. Covid-19 increases the risk of still birth and giving birth prematurely, as well as the risk of pre-eclampsia. However, according to recent data, only 56% of
Covid-19 vaccination crucial in protecting pregnant women from risk of serious illness – NHS region’s Chief Midwife The NHS region’s Chief Midwife is urging mums across the North East and Yorkshire to come forward and take up their Covid-19 vaccine to safeguard themselves and their babies. Dr Tracey Cooper’s call
Two community Covid vaccine clinics are being delivered in Beeston and Holbeck this month (November 2021). The clinics are being delivered by a team of nurses who work for Bevan Healthcare and the team are focused on vaccinating groups and individuals who experience barriers to accessing healthcare services. It is
12-15 year olds in Leeds now have additional opportunities to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as quickly as possible. Vaccination clinics for 12-15 year olds are being held at Elland Road vaccination centre and the other large-scale vaccination centres in West Yorkshire. Parents can book appointments for their children using the
Young people urged to get their vaccine to make the most of new ‘freedoms’ Protecting yourself and others from Covid-19 by receiving both your vaccines is clearly saving lives, and young adults are being urged to get their jab to make the most of restrictions being eased. Those who are
The doctor leading the COVID-19 vaccination programme in West Yorkshire is calling on those who haven’t been vaccinated to get their jabs, as hospital admissions for the virus continue to rise sharply. Dr Phil Wood, the Senior Responsible Officer for the West Yorkshire Vaccination Programme, said: “We have seen week-on-week
Young people urged to get their vaccine to make the most of new ‘freedoms’ A walk-in vaccination service will operate at Elland Road vaccination centre this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (16-18 July 2021) from 7:30am-5:30pm. There will also be a walk-in clinic at Trinity Centre in the city