Ellen Smith, 74, getting her COVID jab. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The first patients received their jabs as the county’s second largest coronavirus vaccination centre opened at Lincolnshire Showground on Tuesday morning.
COVID-19 vaccinations will be provided from the new EXO Centre at Lincolnshire Showground, starting with people aged over 70.
It is now open daily between 8am and 8pm and can deliver around 1,000 doses a day by invitation only.
David Edwards, 74, having his coronavirus vaccination. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Carol Scott, 70, receiving her first dose of the coronavirus vaccination. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The vaccination centre is run by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Coun Richard Wright, Leader of NKDC. EMN-201217-132918001
Grants will also be available to support financial resilience so organisations can tackle the longer term impact of Covid-19.
Eligible groups can apply for up to £5,000 to support ongoing and future needs of vulnerable people. Successful projects might include those that address: loneliness and isolation, mental health support, financial hardship (employment or benefits advice), digital exclusion, telephone befriending, etc.
Applicants are able to include a request for a contribution towards equipment, digital resources, volunteer training and expenses, counselling support, staff salaries to name but a few.
Priority will be given to groups who support one or more of the following groups of people: older people, families with young children, people with physical or learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and people on low income.
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