30 Dec 2020
Retired GP Dr John White returned to help with the massive programme. He is seen here administering the jab to Bowes resident Alan Brown.
THE start of the biggest vaccine programme Teesdale has seen got underway at Richardson Hospital, in Barnard Castle, with some of the most vulnerable residents delighted to be first in line.
GP practices from Barnard Castle, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Gainford, Cockfield, Evenwood and Butterknowle formed a network so more than 975 of the most vulnerable residents could get the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Starting on Friday and working over three days, staff from all surgeries were involved and retired GPs and nurses were also drafted in.