Another series of walk-in vaccination sessions has been announced in Lincolnshire as the county’s vaccination teams prepare to offer spring COVID-19 boosters to those aged 75 and over.
The spring COVID booster jabs will also be offered to residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 12 years and over with a weakened immune system.
The decision to offer the additional spring booster vaccination was taken recently by the government after advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
Appointments will be bookable from March 21 by calling 119 or visiting the online National Booking System. Some GP practices will also be taking part and connecting patients to arrange vaccinations.
Meanwhile, the Mass Vaccination Centre at the Lincolnshire Showground will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20 due to an event being held at the venue. However, the jab teams will be busy vaccinating people at pop-ups over the weekend in Lincoln and Boston.
Walk-in vaccination sessions for first/second doses and boosters
Friday, March 18 (until 5pm) at The Ruby Hunt Centre on Church Street in Donnington
Saturday, March 19 (10am-5pm) at Old Leake Community Centre on Furlongs Lane in Boston
Saturday, March 19 (10am-5pm) at Bud Robinson Community Centre on Maple Street in Lincoln
Sunday, March 20 (10am-6pm) at the Engine Shed in Lincoln
Sunday, March 20 (10am-4pm) at Fenside Community Centre on Taverner Road in Boston
Wednesday, March 23 (10am-5pm) at Moorland Community Centre on Moorland Avenue in Lincoln
Thursday, March 24 (10am-5pm) at Holbeach United Services Club on Church Street in Holbeach
Friday, March 25 (10am-5pm) at Bishop Grosseteste University on Longdales Road in Lincoln
Friday, March 25 (10am-5pm) at Stanhope Hall in Horncastle, LN9 6NF
Sunday, March 27 (10am-4pm) at Darby and Joan Hall on South Street in Bourne
In addition, people aged over 16 who are immunosuppressed will be able to attend one of two dedicated walk-in vaccination sessions at the Lincolnshire Showground on Monday, March 21 and Friday, March 25 (between 8am-2pm).
Vaccination teams will also be contacting care homes and those who are housebound during the coming weeks.
Rebecca Neno is the director of COVID and influenza vaccination programmes for NHS Lincolnshire CCG. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Rebecca Neno, director of COVID and influenza vaccination programmes at NHS Lincolnshire CCG, said: “The rollout over the last year or so of the COVID vaccination programme has saved countess lives in Lincolnshire and across the country, as well as giving all of us the opportunity to learn to live with the virus.
“However, we know that COVID is more serious in older people and those with a weakened immune system, and that protection from the vaccine may be lower and may decline more quickly in these people, and this is why people aged 75 years and over, those in care homes for older people and those aged 12 years and over will be offered the spring booster.”
She added: “With case numbers increasingly significantly over the last couple of weeks, and with one eye on the summer and potential further increases in cases, this additional booster should help to reduce your risk of being seriously ill with covid.”
The Scunthorpe Vaccination Centre will mark its one-year anniversary on Saturday, March 19, 2022. | Photo: NHS North Lincolnshire CCG
It comes as the Scunthorpe Vaccination Centre at the Ironstone Centre prepares to mark its one-year anniversary on Saturday, March 19.
The vaccination programme managed by Safecare Network started at The Baths Hall in 2021, and a year on, it has administered more than 105,000 vaccinations.
The site is open five days a week and operates from 8am-8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The operating times for Tuesdays and Thursdays are 8am-6pm.
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The final in the latest series of road closures for works on the A1, as part of the Grantham Southern Relief Road project, has been temporarily postponed
A weekend northbound A1 closure was due to be in place between 8pm on Friday, May 20 and 6am on Monday, May 23.
However, Lincolnshire County Council said the closure has been temporarily postponed and once new dates have been confirmed they will be shared.
Works on phase three began in April this year, with the council anticipating that winter 2023 will be the completion date for the relief road.
This will be with the view to reduce congestion and carbon emissions, and provide opportunities for growth in the local economy.
The £102 million Grantham Southern Relief Road project has been led by Lincolnshire County Council, supported by South Kesteven District Council, Highways England, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Network Rail, Homes England, the Department for Transport and local business contributions.
Safety improvements have been carried out at corner where numerous accidents have occurred in East Keal.
The council is looking into what else can be done to prevent motorists from coming off the road at Hall Corner, while police are looking into the possibility of fitting a speed camera.
A cement lorry recently overturned on the corner in February.
Lincolnshire County Council has found a slight dip in the road where Blacksmith Lane meets the A16 could be the reason why heavy vehicles travelling at excessive speed are tipping over.
It is considering whether to smooth out and realign the road, but says it is concious of the impact that closing the A16 would have on traffic and local businesses.
Several safety improvement measures have already been put in place, including ‘slow’ markings, enhanced bend warning signs and improved chevrons.
Problems have been found with the road surface on the corner. | Photo: Google Street View
Lincolnshire Police are assessing whether a speed camera on the corner would be beneficial, and will be taking speed readings in the coming weeks.
Larger barriers and longer safety fencing have been proposed by the public. However, the county council says that in order for it to be big enough to withstand the impact of overturned vehicles, the cost can’t be justified.
Either the local parish council or the country council could also explore whether to fund a reactive speed sign on the location.
Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “We are very thankful to the residents and members of the parish council who have given us their ideas and support in what can be done at Hall Corner. Local knowledge and personal feedback are cornerstones of what we do in terms of delivering the best solutions in the most informed way.
“There has already been much done at this bend to try and mitigate the issues faced and we now have more planned for this particular area that will go on to encourage all road users to drive accordingly in line with the road and conditions.
“I would like to thank everyone involved so far for their input. We will all work together to get the best resolution we can for Hall Corner.”
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