West Berkshire coronavirus vaccinations: team announces new Newbury Kennet Centre facility

THE team offering coronavirus vaccinations in Newbury has announced a new Kennet Centre headquarters.

The following message has been posted via social media today, Saturday:

"Dear Residents of West Berkshire,

"We have been working tirelessly for months, behind the scenes to ensure you all have capacity to book within the Newbury locality.

"We have been working tirelessly for months, behind the scenes to ensure you all have capacity to book within the Newbury locality.

"From next week, we move into our new premises. The old Peacocks/Sainsburys store in the Kennet Centre. I'd like to thank Kennet Shopping for making this happen. This move will allow us to double/triple our existing capacity.

I"n light of the above, we have increased our booking capacity on the NHS booking system. So please attempt to book if you are able to do so.

"I'd like to thank our wonderful volunteers from St Johns Ambulance, the Royal Voluntary Service and our clinical teams. Without these amazing people, none of this would have ever been possible.

"We bid farewell to our old unit having administered close to 45,000 vaccinations. A place where we have become family, a place we have laughed, cried, panicked, made memories, and of course had endless cups of tea/coffee together.

"We look forward to welcoming you to our new home."