Published Saturday 22 May 2021 at 12:37
The NHS and Council have announced that from Monday, May 24 a Covid-19 vaccination bus will be visiting various locations across the borough providing first dose Pfizer vaccines to people in the area.
Mosques, colleges, schools, leisure centres and community hubs are just some of the venues where the vehicle will be available for convenient and easy access to the vaccination.
Clinicians on board the bus will also be able to answer questions and address any concerns. There is no need to book an appointment to visit the bus with people just invited to attend.
Vaccination of residents is according to a priority list, as set out by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), based on age and vulnerability of people and the risk of them becoming seriously ill and dying from COVID-19.
The current criteria is:
- Aged 32 and over
- People who will turn 32 before 1 July 2021
- Aged 18 and over with any underlying health conditions
- Aged 18 and over AND living, caring or working with anyone with underlying health conditions
- Health and Social Care staff
- Any carers – paid or unpaid. You will not be asked for proof as unpaid carers are eligible.
The vaccination bus is in addition to the new sites at Penny Street, Revidge Fold Church, Royal Blackburn Hospital and Everest Pharmacy in Darwen which are also delivering first dose Pfizer vaccines.
These sites are appointment only and bookings can be made here.
The existing vaccination site at Blackburn Cathedral also remains in operation.
Bus timetable
Monday, May 24
Masjid E Sajedeen Mosque car park: Plane Tree Road, Little Harwood, Blackburn. BB1 6LS. 10am – 5.30pm
Wednesday, May 26
Blackburn College Car park: Fielden Street, Blackburn. BB2 1LH.
9am – 12.30pm
Al Asr Mosque car park: Preston New Road at the junction of St Silas Road, Blackburn. BB2 6JX.
1.30pm – 4.00pm
Thursday, May 27
Audley Leisure Centre car park: Chester Street, Blackburn. BB1 1DW.
10am – 5.30pm
Friday, May 28
Mill Hill (Council car park land): Junction of Angela St and Francis St, Mill Hill, Blackburn. BB2 4DP.
9am – 12.30pm
Land next to Roman Road Health Centre and community hub area: Fishmoor Drive, Off Roman Road, Blackburn. BB2 3UY.
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Saturday, May 29
St Michael & St Johns Primary School Car Park: Swallow Drive, Blackburn. BB1 6LE.
12pm – 7.30pm
Sunday, May 30
Shadsworth Community Hub car park: Rothesay Road, Shadsworth, Blackburn. BB1 2JB. 10am – 5.30pm
For more information on the vaccination programme can be found here.