Covid-19 pop-up vaccine clinics: Wednesday 4th May 9:30am to 12:30pm The Patriot’s Arms 6 New Road, Chisledon, Swindon, SN4 0LU Wednesday 4th May 9:30am to 12:30pm Ellendune Community Centre Barrett Way, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LW Open to anyone aged 13 and over. First, second and booster doses available. Spring booster available for those over 75… read more
If you’re a parent or guardian, you can now book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination for your child online or by calling 119. If your children are enjoying the Easter holidays over the next few weeks, it may be a good time to book, with appointments available throughout. You can find more guidance on… read more
Changes to COVID-19 testing Last month, the Prime Minister announced a plan for us to begin to safely live with and manage COVID-19. In line with this plan, by the end of this month routine asymptomatic (lateral flow testing) and symptomatic testing (PCR testing) will no longer be available for free for the general population…. read more
Yesterday (21 Feb), the Prime Minister announced a plan to safely live with and manage COVID-19. This plan includes four main pillars: Removing domestic restrictions, while encouraging safer behaviours through public health advice Protecting the vulnerable through pharmaceutical interventions and testing, in line with other viruses Maintaining resilience against future variants, including through ongoing surveillance,… read more
While over 470,000 vaccinations against COVID-19 have been given to Swindon residents, there are still 22,112 adults aged 18 and over in Swindon who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine. If you haven’t had your first, second, third, or booster dose yet, it’s never too late – book yours today to protect yourself and… read more
Vaccination is our best route out of the pandemic so it’s brilliant that more than 86 per cent of all eligible adults across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Bath and North East Somerset, have had their COVID-19 immunity topped up with a booster dose. If you haven’t yet had your first, second or booster dose, it’s never… read more
This week saw the lifting of Plan B restrictions in England. Venues are no longer required to request the COVID pass, unless they choose to, and the legal requirement to wear a face covering no longer applies. However, it is recommended that you continue to wear one in crowded and enclosed spaces while mixing with… read more
The Government announced this week that the COVID-19 measures put in place under Plan B in England will be lifted. This means: The Government is no longer asking people to work from home if they can. People should now talk to their employers to agree arrangements to return to the office. Face coverings are no… read more
Vaccination is our best defence against COVID-19, reducing the risk of being hospitalised or becoming seriously ill from the virus. We want to make sure that all residents eligible for a vaccine in Swindon are able to attend a vaccine appointment, to give them the best protection against the virus. That’s why Swindon residents who… read more
It’s fantastic to see that more than 85 per cent of adults across Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset have received their COVID-19 booster vaccination so far. A huge thank you must go to all those who continue to support the vaccination programme, including our brilliant team of volunteers in Swindon, who selflessly give… read more