NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group (BLMK CCG) have recently announced that they have hit the one-millionth milestone in the region.
Since the vaccination programme started, hundreds of staff and volunteers have pulled out the stops across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to deliver the vaccination programme to locals in need. In addition to the five large vaccination centres set up across the region, staff have also worked tirelessly to deliver jabs in rugby grounds, churches and mosques, community centres and council halls, GP practices, hospitals, pharmacies and even a bus!
Dr Ed Sivills, Medical Director at the CCG commented on the success on the local programme as he said: "It’s been a wonderful achievement to have seen so many of our population vaccinated.
"Our vaccination programme has been administered by a truly wonderful partnership between our primary care networks, community health providers and a large group of volunteers.
"We were delighted when we hit half a million first dose vaccinations; since then the number has risen steadily. Our attention has now turned to BLMK’s younger residents. I urge everyone to book their vaccination or use one of the walk-in opportunities."
Dr Sarah Whiteman, Chair of the CCG explained how she was delighted that this milestone had been reached as she added: "The vaccinations have been administered by our brilliant GPs, the large vaccination centres, and now 32 pharmacies. All of this has been delivered with the support of a large group of volunteers who we can’t thank enough.
"The millionth vaccination is a huge milestone and something for us to celebrate, we have come a long way in a short period of time.
"I am incredibly proud of what has been achieved and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the local vaccination programme, they are a credit to the NHS and to the patients we serve.
"In addition, our local authorities, sports and travel businesses have provided invaluable support. I would like to remind people to attend for their second dose of the vaccine as you need both doses to give you the maximum protection."
The NHS is now offering vaccines to everyone aged 18 or over. If you have not done so already, you can book your appointment by clicking here. Alternatively, you can attend a drop-in session - the details of which can be found here.
Social media @BLMK_CCG, posts updates regularly for opening times and drop-in clinics, and the latest opportunities to get your vaccine locally through pharmacies across the region.
