Gwyneth celebrated her birthday between the first and second jab. Burnworthy House, in South Petherton, is the latest of Somerset Care’s 27 residential homes to be offered both doses of the vaccine. The home praised the Somerset South West Primary Care Network and Festival Medical vaccination teams for making the process quick, efficient, and stress-free. “Keeping our residents safe is always our top priority, and it’s fantastic that all of our residents and staff have now had the opportunity to take up their second jab against Covid-19,” said Jackie Howells, manager of Burnworthy House. “This is a really positive step that helps us to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and a way out of this pandemic.
RESIDENTS and staff at a South Petherton care home have received their first coronavirus vaccination. Burnworthy House received their first dose in one day - thanks to efforts of Somerset South West Primary Care Network and Festival Medical Services. Jackie Howells, manager of Burnworthy House, said the process was a success . “Our thanks go to everyone who made this day possible and we look forward to the next phase of the programme in our efforts to return to normal life again,” said Ms Howells. Recipients of the jab ranged from 17 to 103 years old, and all followed a one-way system to the vaccination area in the home.