Residents on the Isle of Wight will be able to access drop-in COVID-19 vaccinations and free health checks at a series of community clinics running from now until 30th June.
The initiative, led by the Vaccination Centre at St Mary’s Hospital in partnership with primary care services, aims to bring healthcare closer to local communities through a programme of accessible drop-in sessions.
Clinics will offer a range of support, including blood pressure checks and advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Visitors will be able to receive guidance on weight management, smoking cessation, diabetes and stress, helping them take proactive steps to improve their overall health.
Those eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccine – including people aged 75 and over, as well as individuals aged 18 and above with severe immunosuppression – will also be able to receive their free vaccination at the sessions.
Experienced nursing staff will be on hand to answer questions, address concerns and signpost further support where required.
Sue Lightfoot, Clinical Lead at St Mary’s Vaccination Centre, has said:
“By bringing clinics into local communities, we’re making it easier for people to access support without the need to travel far.
“These visits can also help identify potential health issues early.”
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There is no need to book appointments for the clinics, with residents encouraged to simply attend at a convenient time.
April clinic dates and locations are as follows:
- Newport PAN Together, Downside Community Centre, Furrlongs, Newport, PO30 2AX
Monday (13th April), 09:30-14:30 - Department (by the zebra crossing), 29-30 Cross Street, Ryde, PO33 2AA
Tuesday (14th April), 10:00-15:00 - Ventnor Exchange, 11 Church Street, Ventnor, PO38 1SW
Wednesday (15th April), 10:00-15:00 - Lord Louis Library, Newport, PO30 1LL
Thursday (16th April), 10:00-15:00 - Freshwater Community Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater, PO40 9XH
Tuesday (21st April), 10:30-14:30 - Health & Wellbeing Centre Café, 62 High Street, Newport, PO30 1BA
Wednesday (22nd April), 10:00-12:30 - Wootton Bridge Community Centre, Brannon Way, Wootton Bridge, PO33 4NW
Wednesday (22nd April), 14:00-17:30 - The Apex, St Faith’s Church, St Faith’s Road, Cowes, PO31 7HH
Thursday (23rd April), 10:00-14:30 - Aspire Ryde, Dover Street, Ryde, PO33 2BN
Monday (27th April), 10:00-15:00 - The Broadway Centre, Sandown Town Council, 1 Broadway, Sandown, PO36 9GG
Tuesday (28th April), 10:00-15:00 - Parklands Alzheimer Café, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZ
Thursday (30th April), 10:00-15:00
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So many people are still taking this ****
I have a few relations who trusted this ****
and have been suffering ever since.
They have finally woken up, but it’s too late now,
the damage is done and now they are on medication for
life!
At least unlike many they are still alive.