Jacob's Well Covid-19 vaccination centre opens TODAY - what you need to know

It's located in the Jacob's Well car park and people in the nationally agreed priority groups, who live 30 to 45 minutes drive from the site, will be sent a letter from the NHS national booking service inviting them for a vaccination.

This will explain how to book appointment at any of the centres that are open, including community pharmacies.

Appointments are staggered to allow for social distancing and people are asked not to arrive too early before their pre-booked appointment.

If people prefer, they can wait to receive an invitation from their local GP-led service. 

Rebecca Jowett, head of nursing for community health services at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, at Jacob’s Well

The Jacob’s Well vaccination centre is being run by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Sarah Muckle, director of public health at Bradford Council, said: “We’ve all seen in the news the effect that the new variant is having and the resultant increase in Covid-19 cases, so we’re fully supporting our NHS colleagues on the vaccination programme.

“We do however urge everyone not to let their guard down. Even those who have had a vaccine should continue to follow the guidance by staying at home as much as possible and following the ‘hands, face, space’ guidance when out and about, to save lives.”

Vaccinations are currently being offered to people in the first four priority cohorts identified by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation  – care home residents and staff, people aged 70 and over, and people who are extremely clinically vulnerable, as well as frontline health and care workers.

The aim is to offer first vaccinations to everyone in these groups by mid-February.

Nobody needs to contact the NHS about a vaccination, as people will be invited to receive one when it is their turn. Vaccinations are by appointment only so will not be available to people who just turn up.

When contacted about a vaccine, the NHS is urging people to ensure that they attend their appointment. Anyone who is unable to travel or would prefer not to do so can wait to be contacted by their local GP-led service.

People who book into a vaccine centre will be met by staff and volunteers who will marshal car parking and walkways and register them when they arrive. Each person will receive a pre-vaccination assessment before they have their jab.