RAMPING UP: Primary Care Networks across north Cumbria are increasing their delivery of vaccines and this includes working with care homes. Picture: North Cumbria CCG (January 12, 2021) NINE sites are now delivering coronavirus vaccinations to the over 80s and care home residents and staff in north Cumbria. All eight Primary Care Networks (PCN) - groups of GP Practices working together in local areas - are delivering the jab to those that need it. The vaccine is now being delivered from nine locations. Most people are now within 10 miles of a vaccination centre, Cumbria s director of public health, Colin Cox said. Teams are also visiting local care homes and the homes of housebound patients and those with mobility issues, to ensure the most vulnerable residents get their jabs.
COVID-19 vaccines rolled out across north CumbriaÂ
Alex Crawford and Lucy Thornton
Every primary care network across north Cumbria is now delivering COVID-19 vaccines to over-80s and care home residents and staff.
There are eight networks â groups of GP practices working together in local areas â and the vaccine is now being delivered from nine locations.
The teams are also visiting local care homes and the homes of housebound patients and those with mobility issues, to ensure the most vulnerable residents get the vaccine.
Primary care teams, including GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, healthcare workers, admin staff and a significant number of volunteers from a range of organisations, have worked together to get the new hubs up and running.
Cumbria Community Foundation is urging more community groups in the Wigton area to apply for funding through the Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund. Joyce Wilkinson, who lived in Westward, left a lasting legacy to her community and a wonderful way to be remembered. Since the fund was managed by the Foundation in 2006, more than 91 local organisations have benefited from a share of £600,000. One of the organisations to have benefitted year on year from grants is the Northern Fells Group, receiving a total of 26 awards. Other groups have included Wigton Baths, Chrysalis and Citizen Advice Allerdale. Like many leisure facilities, Wigton Baths was closed for most of last year, resulting in a loss of income. The 115 year old community baths will continue to offer its facilities thanks to a grant for £5,000 meaning residents and school children can continue enjoying the wellbeing benefits of swimming.