18th July 2022
The COVID-19 vaccination centre at Beetley Ward, Dereham Hospital is closing on Sunday 31st July and moving to Kelling Hospital in Holt.
Dr David Vickers, Medical Director, Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, explained:
“So as not to duplicate provision, our Beetley Ward vaccination site will be closing permanently on Sunday 31st July and our fantastic vaccination team will continue to deliver jabs to everyone eligible from the Lascelles Ward at Kelling Hospital in Holt from Friday 5th August.
“Vaccines remain our best line of defence against coronavirus, and we thank those who have already had their COVID-19 vaccination.
“We’ve currently administered more than 1.4 million doses of the vaccine as part of the largest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history, however it’s not too late for anyone who’s eligible to be vaccinated – you can simply walk-in or book an appointment online via the National Booking Service or by ringing 119 free of charge.”
There is still plenty of opportunity for Norfolk and Waveney residents, including children from the age of five, to get their first, second or third primary dose (if they were immunosuppressed at the time they had these).
In addition, people 75 and older, and those aged 12 years and older who are severely immunosuppressed, are encouraged to come forward for their Spring booster as soon as possible if they haven’t already done so.
The vaccination centre at Kelling Hospital will be open on Tuesdays from 8:30am until 8pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am until 4pm, and will offer booked appointments, as well as operate as a walk-in venue with no appointment needed.
Dereham residents will be able to continue to access their COVID vaccine at Swanton Morley Surgery in Dereham Road, Dereham NR20 4LT and bookings can be made via the National Booking Service.
Howard Martin, Director of Population Health Management NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board said:
“We are really pleased that so many people in Norfolk and Waveney have had their COVID-19 vaccination.
“For those who have yet to have their COVID-19 vaccination, we have made it even easier for you to attend one of our sites. Our pop-up clinics mean that you don’t need to book, you just turn up.
“We cannot recommend enough the importance of everyone, regardless of your age, having their vaccination to protect themselves, their family, and the local community.”