Health and Social Care News
Public encouraged to be responsible this winter to help prevent spread of COVID-19
The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has set out a clear message that personal and collective responsibility sit at the heart of the preventing the spread of...
Friday, 12 November 2021
Northern booster vaccine clinic this weekend
Appointment-only pop-up vaccine clinics are being held in the north of the Island this weekend to offer boosters to those who are eligible.
The clinics, held...
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Residents urged to get their COVID booster vaccine
Island residents are being urged to come forward for their booster vaccine when invited to boost their immunity ahead of the winter season.
The COVID-19...
Thursday, 28 October 2021
Bespoke booster clinics for adults with a learning disability
Adults with a learning disability are to be offered a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a series of bespoke sessions next month, in what for many will be...
Thursday, 28 October 2021
Public encouraged to play their part in preventing spread of COVID-19
The public are being encouraged to continue playing their part in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with a focus on hands, face, space and fresh air and...
Thursday, 21 October 2021
Young people aged 12 – 17 encouraged to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Young people aged 12 – 17 are being encouraged to register for the COVID-19 vaccine to help reduce the transmission of the virus within this age group.
Recent...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021
Consent process for COVID-19 booster vaccinations
Relatives and carers of people who cannot give informed consent for their Covid-19 booster vaccination are reminded that a ‘best interest’ declaration from...
Monday, 11 October 2021
Key stage of COVID-19 vaccination booster rollout set to begin
The rollout of booster jabs to older adults and some of the most vulnerable members of the community is due to start next week, boosting immunity to COVID-19...
Monday, 4 October 2021
Appointment-only vaccination clinics for 12 – 15 year olds
Island-wide vaccination clinics are being held next weekend for young people aged 12-15 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The clinics will be open for this age...
Thursday, 30 September 2021
Seasonal flu vaccinations will help boost immunity this winter
Island residents are being encouraged to protect themselves from serious illness this winter by boosting their immunity with a seasonal flu jab and a COVID-19...
Friday, 24 September 2021