Social care staff working across council, independent and third-sector services in Lanarkshire now have access to a variety of flu vaccination opportunities. These include convenient drop-in clinics available throughout the region.
Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer for Health and Social Care for South Lanarkshire, and Lynsey Allan, Scottish Care’s Independent Sector Lead for South Lanarkshire, visited Auchlochan House Care Home in Clydesdale. They met with staff and received their flu vaccinations.
“"I’ve had my vaccine today to help protect residents at the care home and other vulnerable people in the community, as well as keeping myself safe. I’d highly recommend getting your vaccine to help keep everyone safe this winter."
Professor Soumen Sengupta expressed his gratitude to social care staff for their daily support to communities, especially during the winter months. He highlighted the crucial role of vaccination teams in making the process accessible for health and social care staff.
“"Vaccination is about protection, solidarity and recognising the vital contribution of our social care workforce. The work across Lanarkshire, bringing together NHS vaccination teams, councils, Scottish Care and local providers, is a practical example of the coordinated approach we need across Scotland to make vaccination more accessible. By working together to provide more opportunities for social care staff to be vaccinated, we can support our workforce and help protect the people who rely on social care."
Further details on vaccination centres, including locations and opening times, can be found on the NHS Lanarkshire website. Additional information regarding flu vaccination is available from NHS Inform.
