Walk-In Jabs At Beaminster Today

Pharmacist Mike Hewitson has just announced that they are happy to accept walk-ins today at Beaminster Town Hall from now until approx 17.00hrs.

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Covid-19 Update From Dorset Council

Although there were no PCR tests available in the whole of England today, Dorset Council have released the following information following the Prime Minister’s announcement late Sunday, 12th December:

The Dorset health and care system is pulling out all the stops to expand the vaccination programme as quickly as possible following the Prime Minister’s announcement late Sunday.
System leaders are asking local people to be patient while they get everything in place as the NHS continues to deliver the largest vaccination programme in our history.

The COVID-19 vaccination roll-out is being coordinated and delivered by the NHS in Dorset working closely with partners including councils and the voluntary and community sector.

Dr. Andy Rutland, Dorset GP & Clinical lead for the Dorset COVID-19 vaccination programme said:

“This is a monumental effort as we step up even further to expand the vaccination programme for everyone who’s eligible.
We know that some people have had issues with booking their booster at a local venue and we’re working hard to keep increasing availability. Please be patient and do keep checking the national booking system as slots are being added all the time.
We’re all in this together and we owe a huge thank you to everyone supporting the roll-out – staff, volunteers and the public. It’s been a tough year for all of us so please continue to be kind, patient and understanding to our vaccine teams who are working tirelessly to make this happen.“

Dr. Rutland also made a renewed appeal for potential vaccinators to come forward to join their vaccination teams as the programme continues to expand at speed.

Click HERE To
Join Their Vaccine Teams

Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council said:

“With the emergence of the Omicron variant alongside existing high infection rates locally, it’s more important than ever that we all continue to play our part in protecting ourselves and each other from the risks of COVID-19. We are working closely with the NHS to support the expansion of the booster programme, and getting your booster is the best way to protect yourself from serious illness caused by any variant of COVID-19, so I urge everyone to get yours as soon as you can.
“Nationally, we can see that Omnicron is spreading quickly, and whilst there are still a lot of unknowns about this variant, the principles to help us reduce transmission remain the same. Vaccination alone will not stop the virus from spreading, so to be able to live safely with COVID-19, we do need to keep taking these precautionary measures.
“This includes taking regular rapid tests to check you’re not infectious, particularly before meeting others or attending gatherings, make sure you have plenty of ventilation, and wearing a face covering in indoor, crowded spaces. If we all follow these measures now and get boosted as soon as ossible, we can hopefully prevent the need for further restrictions and keep doing the things we all enjoy”

There are several ways to get your booster jab:

The best way to get your vaccination at a time and place that suits you is to book ahead
You can either wait for your GP practice to contact you or book via the national booking service (NBS) to get your booster at a larger centre or pharmacy
Local GP-led vaccine services are offering the vaccine to the most vulnerable, so that they are invited to get their booster first
We are now running two vaccination centres in Dorset – Vespasian House, Dorchester and King’s Park Hospital, Bournemouth. They have appointment slots for both children and adults
Both centres are very busy and walk-in availability is very limited – please make an appointment using the National Booking System.
You can also get your vaccination at many pharmacies. There are now more than 30 sites in Dorset offering vaccinations – Click HERE to find them.

It’s busy – keep trying, be patient and be kind

There continues to be very high demand for boosters as the number of eligible people increases
Although some people have had difficulties booking their booster appointments, NHS staff are working extremely hard to support local communities and increase availability so please be patient. Please show them the respect and kindness they deserve. You will still have good levels of immunity if you receive the booster a little later.
Vaccination centres are very busy. If a local venue isn’t showing on the system, it may be full – please check again later as appointments are being added all the time.

More locally, Mike Hewitson at Beaminster pharmacy posts regular updates if and when any walk-in clinics become available – follow Beaminster Pharmacy on Facebook – HERE.

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COVID Vaccine Availability

Mike Hewitson from Beaminster pharmacy has just released the following information:

“I have just uploaded another 500 appointments for an additional clinic next Thursday. You can book these via 119 or nhs.uk website.

Our team of vaccinators and volunteers are giving up their precious time before Christmas so that you can enjoy yours, I respectfully ask that if you book one of these appointments you don’t try and get a walk-in vaccination elsewhere. We saw approximately 60 of today’s appointments didn’t turn up (which allowed us to provide some walk-in availability).

Thanks,

Mike & Team”

Thank you & your marvellous team Mike!

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Book Your Covid Booster Now

From Mike Hewitson at Beaminster Pharmacy…

***COVID Vaccination Update***

“I have just released 3000 appointments for Beaminster Town Hall for the next 4 weeks. To book these, please call 119 or use the national booking service via gov.uk.
In this period we will running with a higher rate of booked appointments which will mean there is unlikely to be an opportunity for walk-in appointments.
If you book one of these places please keep your appointment as there are many people who would like these slots.
Thanks,
Mike & Team
Beaminster Pharmacy”

You can book online HERE but the and you will be directed offered Beaminster Town Hall.

If you haven’t had both doses of your vaccinations, it is not too late to book an appointment. Visit nhs.uk or call 119.

For more information, visit dorsetccg.nhs.uk

Well done Mike & Team!

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Getting Your Covid Booster Information

Below are the dates of the COVID Booster Clinics at the Beaminster Public Hall this month – NOW FULLY BOOKED!

December dates will be released at the end of the week.
Mike at Beaminster pharmacy, his staff and volunteers are doing a sterling job!
These COVID clinics are available by appointment. Limited walk-in vaccinations may be available subject to the Pharmacy having any spare vaccine.

You can book your COVID-19 booster dose, by phoning 119, if you had your 2nd dose at least 6 months and one week ago and you are:

aged 50 and over
aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at high risk from COVID-19 and the NHS has invited you to book
a frontline health or social care worker

All clinics are open from 9am until 5pm –

Thursday, 18th November
Friday, 19th November
Sunday, 21st November
Wednesday, 24th November
Friday, 26th November
Sunday, 28th November
Tuesday, 30th November

You can book online HERE but the nearest centre you will be directed offered is at Yeovil.

If you haven’t had both doses of your vaccinations, it is not too late to book an appointment. Visit nhs.uk or call 119.

For more information, visit dorsetccg.nhs.uk

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Covid Booster Clinic At Beaminster Public Hall – Saturday, 13th November

There will be an extra Covid Booster Clinic in Beaminster Public Hall on Saturday, 13th November. 12.30pm – 5pm.

This will be a walk in clinic only, no appointments necessary. You just need to:

have had your 2nd dose at least 6 months ago
be aged 50 and over. be aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at high risk from COVID-19 and the NHS has invited you to book
be a frontline health or social care worker

Please note, this is at the Public Hall and not Barton House surgery.

We will take as many patients as capacity and vaccine availability allow, but I need people to be patient. You will need to wait, and potentially to be prepared to come back on a different day if necessary. My team have kindly agreed to give up their Saturday to try and help get people their jab, and we will try our best to help you but we can’t vaccinate West Dorset in one day! Please be patient and respectful, or we will have to revert to booked appointments only in future.

One final point, please don’t turn up to the Town Hall on a day when we are not operating as the Town Council will not be able to help you!

Mike & Team

Beaminster Pharmacy

If you haven’t had both doses of your vaccinations, it is not too late to book an appointment. Visit nhs.uk or call 119.

For more information, visit dorsetccg.nhs.uk

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Beaminster Pharmacy Offering Covid-19 Boosters

As reported in the Bridport Nub News:

Booster jabs are now being offered at Beaminster Pharmacy in Hogshill Street.

They are available to anyone who has had both initial vaccination doses and can be booked a minimum of 26 weeks after the second dose.

Currently, booster jabs are available to:

• People who live and work in care homes
• Frontline health and social care workers
• People aged 50 and over
• People aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19
• Carers aged 16 and over
• People aged 16 and over who live with someone who is more likely to get infections
• People who are pregnant and in one of the eligible groups

You will be invited for your booster vaccine by one of the vaccination services. Once you have received an invite, you can book an appointment via the National Booking System or by calling 119.

If you have booked your booster jab and are unable to make it, please cancel at the earliest opportunity so someone else can use your appointment time.

If you haven’t had both doses of your vaccinations, it is not too late to book an appointment. Visit nhs.uk or call 119.

For more information, visit dorsetccg.nhs.uk

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Tonight’s 5-A-Side Football Cancelled

Apologies for the late notice but the decision has recently been made to cancel tonight’s 5-a-side football at the MUGA due to the increase of Covid cases in the village.

Stay safe.

Any queries, please contact David Leader on: 01308 868275 or 07867 608652

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Broadwindsor Cricket Club’s Celebrations Cancelled

A press release on the Club’s Twitter account read:

Due to COVID 19 cases from the away team this Saturday’s all star game at Broadwindsor CC has been cancelled. We hope everyone involved is ok and makes a speedy recovery. Thank you all for continuing to support us and we will see you all in the new season.

This was quickly responded to by the opposing team, Heaven Help Us Cricket Club: “We shall play next season !”

Earlier in the week, Broadwindsor.org published details of the proposed celebration. Read more HERE.
A speedy recovery to Heaven Help Us Cricket Club is reiterated by Broadwindsor.org.

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Today Is World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year on 10th September since 2003, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.

In the UK, men are three times as likely to die by suicide than women. In the Republic of Ireland, the rate is four times higher among men than women. While there has been a reduction in the number of people completing suicide over the last ten years, the numbers are still worryingly high.

One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of suicide. It can affect every one of us. Each and every suicide is devastating and has a profound impact on those around them. However, by raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world. World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of suicide and to promote action through proven means that will reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally.

Suicidal thoughts are complex. The factors and causes that lead to suicide are complex and many. No single approach works for everyone. The COVID-19 Pandemic has contributed to increased feelings of isolation and vulnerability.

You can help give someone hope by showing that you care. All of us can play a role, no matter how small. We may never know what we do that makes a difference. We all can reach in and ask somebody. You do not need to tell them what to do or have solutions, but simply making the time and space to listen to someone about their experiences of distress or suicidal thoughts can help. Small talk can save lives and create a sense of connection and hope in somebody who may be struggling.

To prevent suicide requires us to become a beacon of light to those in pain. You can be the light.

Please support @samaritans this World Suicide Prevention Day.

The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day – call 116 123 or Text SHOUT to 85258.

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