NHS workers across the GP-led vaccination hubs on the Isle of Wight have said a big ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers who have helped roll-out the programme.
Since the COVID-19 vaccination programme started in December, the role volunteers are playing has been crucial to the success in hitting the milestone of offering the vaccination to some of the most vulnerable residents.
To say thank you a range of NHS colleagues, from GPs to administrative staff, have come together to record a short video to praise the phenomenal efforts of volunteers.
Dr Myrto Kaklamanou, GP and clinical director for the Central and West Health Alliance Primary Care Network, said:
“I’d like to say a huge thanks to all the volunteers helping across all the vaccination sites on the island.
“You have helped the NHS achieve the amazing milestone of offering a vaccine to so many of our most vulnerable residents.
“All of your contributions have undoubtedly helped us to set up and run our vaccination clinics at such an incredibly fast, yet, safe way.
“Quite simply, we could not have done it without you. You are amazing.”
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Scores of volunteers have supported the delivery of the biggest vaccination programmes in the history of the NHS in a number of different ways, including marshalling and in ‘meet and greet’ roles.
More than 96% of all over 80s have already been vaccinated across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and teams continue to work hard to continue delivering the programme.
Alison Smith, managing director of NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group, said:
“At the start of the pandemic, it was said that ‘we are all in this together.’ Well the volunteers have come from many different roles in life to do just that – and to help us save lives.
“Their efforts have freed up front-line NHS staff to deliver the vaccination programme and our essential services. This video is just a very small way that we can thank them for their fabulous efforts on all our behalves.”
Yes, they are excellent. I wish I could have helped out. The best I could do was to fight the misinformation from the covidiots posting here.
Well done all, have a beer on me. 🙂
Totally agree. Myself and my wife both had the vaccination done at Westridge,Ryde. From the start to the finish and from arrival to exit it was 10 out of 10 for all involved. Well done everybody.
Perhaps they got a free jab at least. Was most kind of them to do such and in vile weather. There are still a lot of nice people here, atm.
Had mine today at the Riverside ,totally appreciate all the efforts that has gone into this massive roll out.
From entering the car park the marshals the greeters out front etc 100/pc and the fireman who gave me my jab the lady saying goodbye as I left , thank you is really only a small word but meant with true appreciation to each and everyone of you .
I would like to thank all the staff that were at the Riverside Centre in Newport over the last week.
On one day they helped my partner through and boy does she NOT like needles, terrified she is, but they looked after her from the time she arrived till she left.
A few days ago it was my time, although not as afraid as my partner, i to loathe needles.
They welcomed me and assisted me through the whole process making sure all the time i was cared for.
Yes we both have to go through it all again in May but for me it should be less stressful 🙂
Thank you all from both of us.