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Rochdale ramps up vaccination programme - pop-up clinics set up this weekend for anyone over 18 to get first jab Date published: 20 May 2021
People over 18 are being encouraged to come forward for a Covid-19 vaccination this weekend
Rochdale is to ramp up vaccination programme over the weekend in a bid to increase take-up and halt the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Extra walk-in clinics are being put in place across the borough and there will also be a drive-through site at Rochdale Football Club.
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Almost a third of people aged 18-49 in GM have had a Covid jab as decline in infection rate slows down Date published: 06 May 2021
Vaccination centre at Littleborough Sports Centre
Almost a third of people aged 18 to 49 in Greater Manchester have had their first Covid-19 vaccine, while the decline in infection rates has slowed across the region.
The overall infection rate was 34.8 cases per 100,000 people as of April 30, which is marginally lower than the 35.8 cases per 100,000 reported.
HART health service for homeless is finalist for prestigious health award Date published: 02 May 2021
Dr Venk Mallya delivering flu vaccination at a local soup kitchen
A vital health service for homeless and transient people in the Rochdale borough has been named as a finalist for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) award 2021 in the Best Healthcare Provider Partnership with the NHS Category.
The Health Alliance Response Team (HART) is a voluntary service and forms part of Rochdale Health Alliance’s portfolio of services. The team was set up to care for the primary healthcare needs of people who are traditionally hard to reach or resistant to accessing health services. They care for people who access the soup kitchens and also live on local streets, parks and hostels.