Adult Social Care staff information

Frontline health and social care workers are eligible for a flu vaccination this autumn/winter. They are also being offered a Covid-19 booster vaccination.

Help protect yourself and the people you care for

• As someone delivering social care or as a carer, you are encouraged to get vaccinated to help protect yourself, your family and the people you care for.
• In your role, you will be caring for many people in at-risk groups such as older people or those with an underlying health condition.
• Getting vaccinated will mean you are much less likely to spread infection to them, helping to protect those you are caring for this winter. 
• You can find out more in the national Flu vaccination guidance for social care workers and carers information.

Vaccination clinic details

Health and social care staff can drop into any of the community clinics below to receive their winter vaccinations this month:

• Borders Events Centre, Kelso: Tuesday 7 November | 1.30pm – 5.30pm
• Innerleithen Memorial Hall: Saturday 11 November | 1.30pm – 5.30pm
• Newcastleton Health Centre: Saturday 11 November | 1.30pm – 5.30pm
• Galashiels Volunteer Hall: Saturday 18 November | 1.30pm – 5.30pm
• Lauder Public Hall: Wednesday 22 November | 1.30pm – 5.30pm
• Jedburgh Town Hall: Saturday 25 November | 1.30pm – 5.30pm
• Newtown Community Wing: Thursday 30 November | 1.30pm – 5.30pm

NB: Anyone with suspected Covid-19 infection should not attend vaccination sessions to avoid the risk of spreading the virus to others. If you have felt unwell, please wait until you have recovered before getting your vaccination.

Should you have any queries regarding the above, please speak with your line manager.