Two primary care networks have withdrawn from Trafford’s vaccine distribution programme.
Sale Primary Care Network and Trafford West Primary Care Network have stepped down from their roles jabbing people.
As restrictions have eased, demand for other GP services has started to increase.
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And, with a backlog of patients to see, the networks made the decision to divert their attention back to regular practice.
More than 75 per cent of all eligible patients have now had at least their first dose of the Covid vaccine in Trafford.
Vaccines are being offered to all over 18s – with a large uptake in the younger age groups so far.
Most vulnerable patients in Trafford have now also been fully vaccinated.
Dr Mark Jarvis, medical director at NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “Our Sale and Trafford West primary care networks have made a huge contribution to the vaccination programme in the borough, which means the vast majority of our most vulnerable population now have protection from covid-19.
“People aged 18 and over living in these areas are still able to receive their vaccine locally at one of four pharmacy-run sites in Timperley, Sale, Urmston and Partington, and I encourage everyone to book their appointment through the national booking service or wait for your GP to invite you.”
To ensure people in Sale and Trafford West who haven’t yet been vaccinated can still get their jabs, two pharmacies in Urmston and Partington are now covering the west of the borough and the Larkhill Centre is distributing vaccines for Sale residents.
The Sale Primary Care Network has delivered more than 38,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine to residents in more than 50 individual clinics.
At a public engagement board meeting, Rebecca Demaine of Trafford CCG explained: “A couple of our primary care networks have withdrawn from the wider programme and that is just due to the wider pressure on primary care, the fact that there is a backlog of patients and increasing demand.”
Eleanor Roaf, director of public health at Trafford council, said: “The roll out of the covid-19 vaccination programme has been incredibly successful across Trafford. This is thanks to the efforts of GPs, pharmacies and an army of volunteers over many months.
“All adults in Trafford can now access the national vaccination programme and you don’t need to wait to hear from your GP. There are many sites within Trafford on the national booking system so please don’t hesitate to book your vaccine now. Call 119 or click here.”
