People can now book a coronavirus vaccine online in Swansea Bay and this how
Those who have not had their first dose of the vaccine yet have been urged to take advantage of the new system
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A new pilot system has been started allowing people the chance to book their own coronavirus vaccination online in the Swansea Bay area.
By Claire Hayhurst, Press Association
Aneira Thomas was the first baby to be born under the NHS. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Images ANEIRA Thomas, the first baby born under the NHS more than 70 years ago, has praised staff after receiving both of her Covid-19 vaccinations in Swansea. Mrs Thomas, 72, was born at Glanamman hospital in West Wales at one minute past midnight on July 5 in 1948, and named after Aneurin Bevan – the founder of the National Health Service. Mrs Thomas, who went on to become a nurse, paid tribute to the work of the NHS after receiving the second dose of her Covid-19 jab at the mass vaccination centre at the Canolfan Gorseinon Centre.
Ms Tranka, who is of Indian South African descent, has been in nursing for almost 30 years and has spent the last 22 years working in the NHS.
Her previous leadership roles before becoming deputy CNO for England in 2020 included deputy chief nurse at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and chief nurse for Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Commenting on her new appointment, Ms Tranka said: “I am honoured and privileged to be taking up the role of the chief nursing officer for Wales.
“It is exciting to be joining the team in Wales as we look to the future and build on the learning from the past year.