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Somerset County Council and the NHS have paid tribute to all the fantastic volunteers supporting Somerset’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. More than 1,000 people have answered the call supporting 20 vaccination sites across the county including community-based locations, hospital hubs, some GP surgeries and large vaccination centres at Taunton Racecourse and the Bath & West Showground. The vaccination programme is led by the NHS with support from Somerset County Council, district councils and partners. Spark Somerset was asked to help recruit volunteers for roles such as stewarding and marshalling, meeting and greeting people as they arrive, and directing them to park safely. Councillor Clare Paul, Somerset County Council Cabinet Member for Public Health said: “I want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who have answered the call and are playing a key part in Somerset’s vaccination programme. ....
SOMERSET County Council and the NHS have paid tribute to volunteers supporting Somerset’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. More than 1,000 people have answered the call, supporting 20 vaccination sites across the county, including community-based locations, hospital hubs, some GP surgeries and large vaccination centres at Taunton Racecourse and the Bath & West Showground. The vaccination programme is led by the NHS with support from Somerset County Council, district councils and partners. Spark Somerset was asked to help recruit volunteers for roles such as stewarding and marshalling, meeting and greeting people as they arrive, and directing them to park safely. Cllr Clare Paul, County Hall cabinet member for public health, said: “I want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who have answered the call and are playing a key part in Somerset’s vaccination programme. ....
People living in Somerset aged over 70 who haven’t had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine or booked a vaccine appointment, can now book at one of the county's large vaccination centres or pharmacy-led sites through the national booking service. ....