A BODY which represents more than 700 pharmacy owners in Wales continues to be disappointed about not playing a fuller part in the Covid vaccine rollout. From April 5, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) had administered more than 447,000 vaccines in North Wales. Community Pharmacy Wales feels it is important their network is used more, particularly when mass vaccination centres - such as Ysbyty Enfys Llandudno - are decommissioned. Judy Thomas, director of Contractor Services at Community Pharmacy Wales, told the
Journal: “Both Welsh Government and Community Pharmacy Wales were always mindful that not all community pharmacies would be part of the Covid vaccine roll out, but we remain disappointed that less than 20 out of over 700 have actually been commissioned.
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A CARE HOME in Penarth has become the first in the Vale of Glamorgan to get all of its residents vaccinated. Towerhill Care Home last week had all 14 residents vaccinated, and Peggy Nicholls, who is 87 and has lived at the home since January 2019, was one of the first to receive the jab. She said: “I think we re really lucky to have the vaccine. It makes me feel much safer to know I ve had it. It didn t even hurt. The staff are lovely here and we have lots of fun together.” Beth Zehetmayr, manager of Towerhill, said: “This is an incredibly happy day for everyone at Towerhill. After all that we have been through together we can now see the light at the end of the tunnel.