Thursday 24 Jun 2021, 13:21
Big Weekend walk-in COVID vaccinations available across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
A big push to get as many people as possible protected against COVID-19 takes place this weekend with a series of walk-in vaccination clinics opening across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Anyone aged over 18 or over will be able to arrive without an appointment and will be vaccinated on a first come-first-jabbed basis.
People can turn up to get their first jab. And the initiative will also offer second vaccinations for people aged over 40 years old, health and social care workers, unpaid carers, and people at higher clinical risk, from eight weeks after their first dose instead of the initial 12 weeks.
Dr Paddy Hannigan, Clinical Lead for the Vaccination Programme in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent said: “We are making these centres available on a no-appointment basis to boost the uptake as we work to get every eligible person vaccinated as soon as possible.
“Some clinics will cater exclusively for people aged over 40 years old (AZ) while others will concentrate on younger people (Pfizer or Moderna). The message is simple, ‘if you haven’t been vaccinated yet the time to do it is now’. If you are unsure of anything there are staff to talk to you and a range of information available.”
The following walk-in vaccination clinics are open:
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Site |
Open |
For |
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Whitemoor Lakes Vaccination Centre, Barley Green Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8QT |
Saturday 26th June 8.30am -7pm |
1st Doses - Under 40-year-olds (Moderna) |
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Kingston Centre, Fairway, Stafford, ST16 3TW |
Monday 28th June -1pm - 4pm |
1st Doses - Under 40-year-olds (Moderna) |
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Roman Way Hotel, Watling Street, Cannock, WS11 1SH |
Saturday 26th June 9am -1pm |
Over 40s - 1st & 2nd Doses 8weeks+ (AZ) |
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Pirelli Stadium, Princess Way, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0AR |
Saturday 26th June - 9am -12.30pm |
Under 40-year-olds |
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Pirelli Stadium, Princess Way, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0AR. |
Sunday 27th June 9am –1pm |
Over 40-year-olds Only - 1st & 2nd Doses 8 weeks+ (AZ) |
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Smallthorne Branch Surgery, ST6 1SA |
Saturday 26th June 9am – 12noon. |
Over 40-year-olds only - 1st & 2nd Doses 8weeks+ (AZ) |
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Alderwood Medical Practice, Longford Road, Cannock, WS 11 1QN |
Saturday 26th June 10am – 1.30pm |
Under 40-year-olds (Pfizer) |
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Horsefair Practice, Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2LB |
Thursday 24th June 4pm - 8pm |
Over 40-year-olds Only - 1st & 2nd Doses 8 weeks+ (AZ) |
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Birches Head Medical Centre, Diana Road, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6RS |
Saturday 26th June 9am - 3pm |
Over 40-year-olds Only - 1st & 2nd Doses 8 weeks+ (AZ) and |
Paddy said: “COVID-19 cases are still higher than we want to see, and the best way to stop the spread is for everyone to get vaccinated. The vaccines are all effective and safe so do not delay.”
People presenting for a second dose of COVID protection must receive the same type of vaccine as their first dose.
Anyone who has already booked an appointment for a first or second jab should stick with the appointment.
People can also book an appointment through the national booking system online or by calling 119.
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) operates in collaboration alongside local and neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities, and the voluntary sector.
The partners have a clear shared ambition to work with local people, communities, and staff to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and to use their collective resources more effectively.
For more information visit: https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/ or follow us on Twitter: @StaffsStokeICS
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