The Somer Centre in Midsomer Norton and the Pavilion in Bath are two of nine venues that will soon be no longer offering Coronavirus vaccines. Sites are being reshuffled to include people aged thirty and above and the move will see community pharmacies taking a more prominent role in the local vaccine rollout.

People aged 30 and above are now eligible to receive the Coronavirus vaccine, and can arrange an appointment through the national booking system, which is available over the phone or online.

Dr Andrew Girdher, Clinical Chair, said: “Locally, we have had great success in vaccinating those in our community who are most vulnerable to Covid-19, and we are now seeing the benefit of this with fewer cases being recorded, fewer deaths and fewer hospital admissions.

“As we begin the process of vaccinating younger people, it feels like now is the right time to review our current list of sites, and doing so in this way ensures vaccine provision is protected for those yet to be vaccinated, while also allowing some practices to revert their focus back fully to providing much-needed everyday care.

“As this is still an incredibly busy time within healthcare, people can support their local practice by thinking about whether their concern requires the attention of a GP, or whether self-care, a visit to a local pharmacist, or a combination of the two would be more appropriate.”

Most vaccination sites are now listed on the national booking system, meaning people can arrange an appointment at the venue closest to their home or place of work. The new pharmacy sites will be added as soon as their start date is confirmed.

Appointment slots at some sites have been in high demand and people are

encouraged to check again if their preferred location is not listed on their first time of trying.

More information about the local vaccination rollout at: www.bswccg.nhs.uk or nationally: www.gov.uk or: www.nhs.uk