Calderdale exceeds targets for coronavirus vaccination delivery

THE CALDERDALE Vaccine Programme has exceeded the performance targets set nationally for delivery of the first two priority cohorts of the population.

Over 94 per cent of older people in Calderdale’s care homes have received a Covid-19 vaccination, and NHS staff from our five Primary Care Networks continue to visit and vaccinate new care home residents.

More than 93 per cent of people over the aged of 80 have been vaccinated.

Neil Smurthwaite (pictured), Chief Operating Officer of

NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “Our vaccination teams are doing a fantastic job in reaching as many of our oldest and most vulnerable people in our area, whilst making really good progress in other cohorts, as we continue to offer the vaccine to more and more people inline with JCVI guidance.

“Most people in Calderdale who are aged over 65, and those considered to be clinically extremely vulnerable, have now had at least one vaccination.

“From 1 March those who are 60 and over will start to receive invitations to make a vaccination appointment. “We’re also working with partners to make sure we can protect local people who are most at risk from the virus, including working with Calderdale Disability Advisory Group in vaccinating unpaid carers, working with our learning disability team in developing a bespoke offer for people with a learning disability and ensuring we reach out to our black and minority ethnic communities.”