Vulnerable young people celebrate having Covid-19 vaccine in Mansfield

A Covid-19 vaccination clinic set up to help protect vulnerable young people in Mansfield has been hailed as a huge success.
Brandon, a student at Portland, after his vaccine.Brandon, a student at Portland, after his vaccine.
Brandon, a student at Portland, after his vaccine.

Portland College welcomed Abbey Medical Group onto campus earlier this month, where almost 300 people attended the clinic to receive their first dose of the Oxford University – AstraZeneca vaccine.

The clinic was delivered by GPs and a team of medical practitioners and supported by Portland College staff, who managed the logistics and coordinated appointments.

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Principal Mark Dale said: “We are extremely thankful to the whole team at Abbey Medical Group for the opportunity to participate in the vaccination programme on campus earlier this month.

Vulnerable young people received their vaccine at Portland College.Vulnerable young people received their vaccine at Portland College.
Vulnerable young people received their vaccine at Portland College.

"A high percentage of our residents and learners are clinically vulnerable and now all our care home residents are vaccinated and the majority of staff who work with them."

Having remained open as a critical service over the last year, Portland College has transformed its campus into a Covid-safe environment. One-way systems, social bubbles and smaller group sizes spread across the site help maintain social distancing.

Mr Dale added: “Throughout the pandemic, we have worked hard to protect our vulnerable young people and our staff, and this huge milestone means we can continue to operate safely while the lockdown continues.

"Well done to all our learners and citizens who took part, in true Portland style, with beaming smiles.

"We’re all really proud of you.”

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