Three care homes in Powys are leading the charge after announcing that they have already given all residents the first of the two vaccine jabs. Every resident at Cartref care home in Hay-on-Wye, Prestemede care home in Presteigne, and Cartref Dyfi in Machynlleth have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccination, providing them with a high level of protection from the virus. Shaw healthcare, which operates Cartref, Prestemede, Cartref Dyfi and nine other care homes in Powys on behalf of Powys County Council, is aiming to have all its residents and staff receiving the first dose of the vaccine by the end of January – several weeks ahead of the Welsh Government’s target.