One million people across the South West have now received their COVID-19 booster vaccination or third dose as the roll out continues to protect the country against the virus. Eligible people have come forward for vital extra protection offered by the booster since the programme launched just over six weeks ago. Third doses of the […]

Health bosses in the South West are urging those eligible for the Covid-19 booster vaccination to book an appointment as soon as they are invited. With infection rates increasing across the region, the booster vaccination is vital in maintaining protection against severe Covid-19 through the winter months as well as protecting your friends and family. […]

The NHS has urged young people to take the best decision they’ll ever make and begin a career in the NHS. Today NHS England launches the health service’s annual recruitment drive, encouraging anyone looking for a career change to consider joining one of hundreds of rewarding careers on offer. The We are the NHS campaign […]

Since January 2021, life-saving coronavirus jabs have been given at local community pharmacies across the South West – and today Locking Pharmacy in Weston-Super-Mare issued the 1 millionth community pharmacy vaccine in the South West to a nineteen year old young woman. NHS England South West’s Regional Chief Pharmacist, Stephen Brown said: “I’m really proud […]

The NHS has started delivering Covid booster jabs to people in eligible groups in the South West, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in health service history moves to the next stage. In line with new guidance set out by the JCVI, the NHS vaccination programme will now invite eligible people, who had […]

Over eight million vaccinations have now been given in the South West, and 16 and 17 year olds are being encouraged to #Grab-a-Jab at walk in clinics across the area.  The country’s most vulnerable children aged 12 to 15 and those who live with vulnerable adults are also being invited to have their jab and […]

People in the South West of England with potential cancer symptoms are being encouraged to come forward for lifesaving checks as part of an NHS campaign. NHS England chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, launched the campaign to highlight symptoms of abdominal and urological cancers this week, saying that the NHS is open and ready to treat […]

People in their 70s in the South West are being urged to protect themselves against shingles with a free vaccine. Average coverage for individuals aged 70 years across the South West has been in decline in recent years, which is why the NHS is urging anyone aged 70-79 years old to contact their GP to […]

This summer, as more of us choose to holiday in the UK and the South West of England has received an amber plus heat wave warning, the NHS is reminding everyone to take care in the UK sun. The #CoverUpMate campaign is aimed at men, women and children encouraging those who spend time outdoors to […]

Frontline South West NHS staff will be among the guests at the St Paul’s Cathedral service of thanksgiving for the hard work of NHS in the last year on Monday 5 July, the 73rd birthday of the NHS. The service will be led by the Very Reverend Dr David Ison, Dean of St Paul’s and the […]