Latest Covid-19 vaccine progress
On Tuesday (8th June) the NHS vaccination programme hit its six-month milestone. Across Kent and Medway nearly 1.9 million vaccination jabs have been given. This means we have vaccinated 91% of the top nine priority groups with at least one dose, and 72% of all eligible adults have been vaccinated.
More than 790,000 people are now protected with both doses of the vaccine. In the top four most vulnerable groups 96% of people have had both doses.
You can read more about our vaccination programme in our fortnightly vaccine update
Over 25s can now book their vaccine
The vaccination programme continues to go from strength-to-strength as we enter the home straight and begin inviting the final cohorts. Those aged 25 and over are now eligible for their vaccination.
Appointments can be booked online or by calling 119.
People are also being urged to get their second dose of the vaccine, which is vital to get maximum protection against coronavirus.
If you have been asked to bring forward your second does appointment, please do so.
Appointments can be booked online or by calling 119.
People are also being urged to get their second dose of the vaccine, which is vital to get maximum protection against coronavirus.
If you have been asked to bring forward your second does appointment, please do so.
Volunteers thanked for role in vaccination programme
Vaccinations for nearly 1.9 million people in Kent and Medway have been possible thanks to the hard work of local GPs, nurses, pharmacists and an army of colleagues working in the NHS and local councils.
It is also due to the outstanding contribution of local volunteers.
Caroline Selkirk, Executive Director of Health Improvement and Chief Operating Officer at NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, said:
“The complex and fast-paced roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine has been unlike anything we have delivered before.
“From the start of the programme to now as we continue to vaccinate people and protect them from the worst effects of this virus, it has required the concerted effort of hundreds of people across our communities.
“We could not have delivered millions of vaccines if it was not for the time, care and selflessness of our volunteers. On behalf of all of us at NHS Kent and Medway, thank you.”
Read more on this story on our website
Find out more about diabetes services
Did you know there are multiple services in place to support people with or at risk of developing diabetes in Kent and Medway?
This Diabetes Week (14th - 20th June) NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging people to find the diabetes support services available to them.
For more information, visit our diabetes webpage
