A leading local GP has reminded people who have not yet had their Covid-19 top-up booster jab that vaccination centres are ready and waiting for them in south west London. Dr Vasa Gnanapragasam’s reminder comes after the NHS began the latest phase of its Covid-19 vaccination programme in March, offering people aged 75 and over, older adult care […]
Tag: COVID-19 vaccine
NHS partners in Croydon deliver health day for young people experiencing homelessness
Latest figures show that 16% of homeless people in Croydon are between the ages of 16 to 24 (1). With many of those experiencing homelessness facing barriers to access health and care services, there is an increasing need to engage with vulnerable young people to increase their awareness and access to health services Working in […]
Get your spring booster today and be protected this Summer: 5 Facts about the Spring Booster
Coronavirus is still around us, so getting your Covid-19 spring booster jab will protect you and your loved ones this summer. You are eligible for the spring booster If you are aged: 75 and over 12 and over and have a weakened immune system If you live in a care home for older people If […]
Merton’s fearless medics swing into action at charity abseil
A trio of fearless health champions, including two GPs, swung into action at a charity abseil at Wimbledon AFC and raised over £1,000 for the Dons Local Action Group. Dr Mohan Sekeram from Wide Way Medical Practice raised £180 and his abseiling partner, Barry Causer from Merton Public Health, raised £250 in their joint abseil […]
Father accompanies his 10 year old to get vaccinated
Luke Mansell took his 10-year-old son Joshua to get his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, he said: “Joshua’s mum and sister are both immunosuppressed and Covid for us has been extraordinary with isolation and at one stage moving completely out of London to keep them safe because of the rates. So, for us it […]
Nearly one person every minute receiving their spring booster
The equivalent of 56 spring boosters were delivered to south west Londoners every hour during the first two weeks of the latest phase of the Covid-19 vaccination programme. The local NHS delivered 18,920 second boosters to eligible people* after 95-year-old grandad Devraj Jhalam from Slough became one of the first people nationally to receive their […]
Getting vaccinated during Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is when Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours for 30 days. The month is seen as a very important time for Muslims across the world. It is traditional for families to meet daily to break the fast and go to evening prayers. During the pandemic and afterwards, […]
Community champions and NHS staff attend Westminster Abbey thank you event
NHS staff and community champions from south west London attended a special thank you event at Westminster Abbey. They were among GPs, pharmacists and other members of voluntary groups at Westminster Abbey on 23 March. The Abbey, which has been used as a vaccination centre pop up venue, hosted keynote speakers from across London. The […]
Do I need a spring booster – and how do I get one?
Those over 75 are eligible to receive the spring booster COVID-19 jab. The spring booster jab is also being offered to people who have weakened immune systems or who live in care homes. To get the most benefit from the spring booster, you are advised to have the jab six months after your previous vaccine […]
Five facts about the Covid-19 vaccine for pregnant women
If you’re pregnant, it’s important to get your Covid-19 vaccine to protect yourself and your baby. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that pregnant women are more at risk of severe COVID-19 disease. Pregnant women should get vaccinated as soon as possible and should not wait until after they have given […]