The ICB is currently looking at hypertension (high blood pressure) as part of its preventative focus. It has asked the BSW VCSE Alliance (which 3SG sits on), to ask members if they have any regular or one-off events coming up that they would be happy to host free blood pressure checks or vaccinations for those currently eligible (guidelines below). We are still waiting to hear, but there may be some funding to help support costs or if your organisation wants to host an event or series of events. This initiative can be mobilised from January 2025. Please email an expression of interest with venue, dates and times and what you might need to: becky@3sg.org.uk
A dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered this autumn to:
people aged 65 years and over
residents in care homes for older people
anyone aged 6 months and over in a clinical risk group
Eligible groups for the 2024 to 2025 season:
aged 2 and 3 years on 31 August 2024
eligible school aged children (Reception to Year 11)
those aged 6 months to under 65 years in clinical risk groups
pregnant women
all those aged 65 years and over
those in long-stay residential care homes
carers, those in receipt of carer’s allowance or main carer of an older or disabled person
household contacts of immunocompromised individuals
frontline health and social care staff
There may be some funds available for organisational costs for hall hire or staff time if needed.
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