A panel of health and care experts from across Plymouth are set to chair an online question and answer session to help provide reassurance and the facts around the Coronavirus vaccine to local people.
Hosted by Tony Gravett MBE from the local Healthwatch, the event will take place virtually between 6.30pm and 8pm on 13 April. Answering questions will be Dr Alex Degan, Medical Director for Primary Care for Devon, Sue Wilkins, Associate Chief Nurse and Director of Mass Vaccination and Ruth Harrell, the Director of Public Health at Plymouth City Council.
The event will enable those with concerns about the Coronavirus vaccine to put their questions direct to local health and care experts.
The event will be hosted on Zoom. Registration is required.
Register Here. Please note that those who register for the event will be asked to adhere to the event etiquette found here.
Dr Ruth Harrell, Director of Public Health for Plymouth City Council, said: “Over the past 10 months, we have all been working hard to keep Coronavirus OUT of Plymouth. Whilst the rollout of the vaccine is obviously welcomed, with thousands of local people already being vaccinated, it isn’t a quick fix. And the journey will be complicated. The aim of this event is to listen to concerns, provide genuine up-to-date information and dispel any rumours that may be causing anyone to think twice about having the vaccine.”
Dr Alex Degan, Medical Director for Primary Care for Devon, said: “The NHS is working hard to deliver vaccinations in line with the JCVI guidance. Hundreds of thousands of people in Devon have now received a first vaccine dose.
"We invite people in Plymouth to join us for this event which is an opportunity to ask about the vaccines and the vaccination programme. I look forward to listening to your views and to answering your questions.”
Tony Gravett MBE, from Healthwatch Plymouth, added: “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we as the independent consumer champion for health and social care services have provided trusted up-to-date health information and advice to help protect and reassure the public. We have also shared community feedback on services with key decision-makers on what is working well or what may need addressing. We are delighted to host this event that builds on both of these – just listening to trusted guidance about vaccinations, sharing your feedback or even simply attending could make a real difference to people’s lives.”
For more information and advice on Covid-19 and local guidance visit: www.togetherfordevon.uk/priorities/coronavirus-covid-19/