The Gateway Centre in Yeovil These initial GP-led sites have been developed by primary care networks (groups of local GP practices) who have been working closely together to develop detailed plans to deliver Covid-19 vaccinations in community locations. Dr Tim Norbury, local GP Partner and Tone Valley primary care network COVID vaccination lead, said: “We’re delighted to be leading the way as one of the first initial GP- led sites in Somerset to offer the Covid-19 vaccine to our most vulnerable patients in the Taunton area. “This has been an amazing example of team work from across our network and all GP practices across the county, where teams have worked extremely hard together, in partnership with local NHS colleagues to set up the first COVID-19 vaccinations.
Berrow Medical Centre gets first local Coronavirus vaccinations underway
The Mulberry Centre at Berrow Medical Centre is the first local site to start vaccinating some of the area’s most vulnerable residents for Coronavirus from this week.
People who have been identified by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) as the highest priority will be invited first, including over-80s and health and care staff.
This first wave of community GP-led sites follows the launch of the NHS vaccination programme in hospital hubs, such as Yeovil District Hospital, and is part of a range of ways that people will access vaccination services across Somerset.