THE NHS in Brighton has seen a significant increase in people getting Covid jabs following the acceleration of the vaccination programme.

On Sunday, it was announced that from this week all adults would be eligible for a booster vaccination when they reach three months from the date of their second jab.

It was also announced that all adults would be offered a third dose by the end of December.

Since then Sussex Health and Care Partners have been working to increase the number of appointments available on a daily basis, extend opening hours and offer pop up vaccination services to reach out to communities.

More than 10,000 new appointments have been released and booked this week, and more appointments are being added to the national booking system website and 119.

On Wednesday 20,000 vaccinations took place on a single day across Brighton and Hove.

It comes after the NHS in Sussex called on the public yesterday to play their part to "keep Sussex safe" and come forward for their vaccination.

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove have issued further information about how to get vaccines in the city.

  • Mobile sessions for locals

The mobile vaccination services have been a key part of the vaccination offer to people living in Brighton and Hove.

The best way to arrange your vaccine is by using the national booking system website or calling 119 to book an appointment.

Mobile vaccination services are located in specific areas or spaces where they are needed to help those particular communities.

Walk-ins have been temporarily suspended at Churchill Square and Brighton Racecourse so that "more vaccinations can be given each day".

 

  • ​Home visits for boosters

More than 2,000 people in Brighton and Hove have needed a home visit to ensure they could receive this vital protection.

Health and care partners are reportedly working to ensure that people who need at home jabs are being offered them

Thousands have already been completed and visits are continuing this week and next week in order to reach everyone by the end of the month.

  • Free transport to vaccinations for those in need

To book free travel to a vaccination session please book your vaccination appointment or have confirmed plans to attend a walk-in session first.

Call 01444 275008 to speak to a travel coordinator.

The booking service is available between 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Monday-Friday.

More information about the vaccination programme is available on the Sussex Health and Care partnership website, including details of the services available in each are.

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