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There are concerns over a lack of vaccine centres in north Suffolk
- Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
Concerns have been raised about the lack of coronavirus vaccine centres in northern parts of Suffolk.
The majority of Suffolk s existing vaccine sites are in the south of the county, causing fears about how elderly populations in more rural northern parts will be catered for.
Currently, those living in the Waveney area can be vaccinated at some GP sites including Kirkley Mill Surgery in Lowestoft and Sole Bay Health Centre in Southwold.
The community pharmacy Hayden Chemist, in Lowestoft, and the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston are also vaccinating patients.
There are concerns over a lack of vaccine centres in north Suffolk
- Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
Concerns have been raised about the lack of coronavirus vaccine centres in northern parts of Suffolk.
The majority of Suffolk s existing vaccine sites are in the south of the county, causing fears about how elderly populations in more rural northern parts will be catered for.
Currently, those living in the Waveney area can be vaccinated at some GP sites including Kirkley Mill Surgery in Lowestoft and Sole Bay Health Centre in Southwold.
The community pharmacy Hayden Chemist, in Lowestoft, and the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston are also vaccinating patients.
This has really helped make things run smoothly for the vaccination roll out.
“I’d also like to thank the wonderful volunteer stewards who have helped people with parking and signposting – it’s been a real team effort and we’re looking forward to helping to protect many more people from COVID-19 over the coming months.”
The new Covid-19 vaccination centre at Hayden Chemists in Oulton Broad. Picture: Mick Howes
- Credit: Mick Howes
With Hayden Chemist now offering the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, after the opening day pharmacist Sunny Dhanoa - co-owner of the Hayden Chemists Group - said: “Today marks the first day for us where we can actively contribute to the fight against this pandemic and support the most vulnerable in our community.