The NHS has launched a flu vaccination drive
Frontline colleagues across health and care sectors are being urged to get a flu vaccination as early as possible. The health service is aiming for every single member of eligible staff to get a flu vaccine this year.
Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England said;
“Every year we urge our colleagues to protect themselves, their families and their patients by taking up the free flu jab, and every year more and more do – but this year’s call is the most vital we have ever made.
“The flu has a serious impact on the health of thousands of people every winter, and with the added risk of Covid-19 this year the NHS needs as many of its staff as possible to be fighting fit over the coming months.
“And even more importantly, just as we are making every effort to stop the spread of coronavirus in our hospitals, so we must also do the same for flu. Getting a vaccine is the single most effective way every member of our staff can contribute to this.”
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We all need to be prepared to face the Winter, book your place for a flu jab by contacting the relevant department as below:
| Venue | Date | Time | Contact name | Contact details |
| Sceptre Point Meeting Room 5 | 21/09 | 9.30am – 11.30am | LCTHQ Reception | 01772 695300 |
| Lantern Centre Seminar Room | 21/09 | 1pm – 3pm | Donna Andrews – Garlick | 01772 773500 |
| Lancaster, DeVitre House Clinic Room | 22/09 | 9.30am – 11.30am | Louise Udall | Louise.Udall@lancashirecare.nhs.uk |
| Lancaster, DeVitre House Clinic Room | 22/09 | 1pm – 3pm | Louise Udall | Louise.Udall@lancashirecare.nhs.uk |
| The Harbour Skills Room | 22/09 | 9.30am-11.30am | Harbour Reception | 01253 447700 |
| The Harbour Skills Room | 23/09 | 9.30am – 11.30am | Harbour Reception | 01253 447700 |
| Pendle View, RBH Seminar Room | 24/09 | 9.30am-11:30am | Beverley Fielding | Beverley.Fielding@Lancashirecare.nhs.uk |
| Pendle View, RBH Seminar Room | 24/09 | 1pm – 3pm | Beverley Fielding | Beverley.Fielding@Lancashirecare.nhs.uk |
| The Harbour Skills Room | 25/09 | 9.30am – 11:30am | Skills Room | 01253 447700 |
| The Harbour Skills Room | 25/09 | 9.30am – 11:30am | Skills Room | 01253 447700 |