Struggling to find a vaccination centre that's open

[pulisa]

That's an appalling "service", Graham..Have you contacted NHS 119 about this pitiful situation?

[Catkins]

Seriously this situation is terrible.

We have a large vaccination centre on the edge of town, another part time one in the rugby club car park and the GP practices are running ones at our community hospital for patients in their practices. Feel very lucky to live where I do.

[pulisa]

Is it any wonder that Cornwall is a hot spot? I'm surprised this situation hasn't been flagged up by the media.

[graham58]

That's an appalling "service", Graham..Have you contacted NHS 119 about this pitiful situation?

Hi pulisa,

No, but that's a good suggestion, thanks. My Mum also thinks I should contact my medical practice to let them know what's happening and ask for their advice.

[graham58]

Seriously this situation is terrible.

We have a large vaccination centre on the edge of town, another part time one in the rugby club car park and the GP practices are running ones at our community hospital for patients in their practices. Feel very lucky to live where I do.

Yes, it does seem to be patchy. Are you in a big city?

[Catkins]

Yes, it does seem to be patchy. Are you in a big city?

No a small town. In a predominantly rural area. So I guess our town is a hub for the surrounding area.

[graham58]

A quick update; finally got my jab (my second primary one) thanks to a pharmacy in Truro that is running a vaccination clinic. Getting there and back - a journey of about 35 miles, by train and bus as I don't drive - wasn't very comfortable at times but I managed to cope.

Thanks to everyone who's supported me!

BTW, Terry and Elizabeth; it wasn't the same vaccine as I had the first time (it was Moderna this time, as opposed to AstraZeneca the first time), but I was assured at the clinic that that wouldn't be a problem.

[Catkins]

Well done! It must be a relief to have got it.

[MyNameIsTerry]

Glad you got it sorted, Graham. What a journey. They need to sort access out but it's hardly a new programme so it doesn't promote much confidence in services.

[pulisa]

You did so well to cope with such a challenging journey both there and back, Graham. It's appalling that you had no other option to get a 2nd jab. Makes a mockery of the so-called roll-out system in Cornwall.