NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is urging those who are eligible to get their spring dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to keep their protection going and lower their risk of hospitalisation should they get the virus.
The health board is rolling out a vaccination bus to five locations across Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) from Monday 15th April to provide easier access to the service. No appointments are required for the drop-in bus that will visit sites in Parkhead, Greenock, Neilston, Paisley, and Clydebank.
These locations have been chosen across GGC based on low appointment attendance figures from the Covid-19 vaccine winter rollout. These figures showed that vaccine uptake for over 75 year olds was below 60 per cent in Glasgow City Centre South, Govanhill West, City Centre West, and Darnley West.
Uptake for those with a weakened immune system during the winter rollout dropped to lower than 40 per cent in Parkhead West, Ferguslie, Nitshill, Yoker South, and Glenwood North.
NHSGGC Director of Public Health, Emilia Crighton, explained that the message to take the spring dose of this vaccine is important for everyone who is eligible as they are vulnerable to Covid-19, even in the warmer months.
“It is important that if you are over 75 or have a weakened immune system that you attend your appointment or visit a drop-in vaccination bus, even if you had a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in winter. The vaccine dates are scheduled throughout the year to ensure that your protection does not fade. Taking the vaccine could prevent you from becoming seriously unwell or hospitalisation.
“This message is also very important if you missed your winter dose. Your protection will be even weaker, making you more vulnerable,” she said.
The NHSGGC Covid-19 vaccination bus will be in the following locations at the scheduled dates. Community clinics will also operate evening drop-in sessions from Monday 15th April to Sunday 21st April. Dates are listed below.
| Monday, 15th April 2024 | ||
| Vaccination bus | 9am to 4pm | Mecca Bingo Glasgow Forge Carpark, 1221 Duke Street, Parkhead, G31 5NZ. |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Barmulloch Residents Centre, 54 Quarrywood Rd, Glasgow G21 3ET |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | The Hub Community Centre, 405 Kilbowie Rd, Clydebank G81 2TX |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Johnstone Town Hall: 25 Church St, Johnstone, PA5 8EG |
| Tuesday, 16th April 2024 | ||
| Vaccination bus | 9am to 4pm | Greenock Health & Care Centre, Wellington Street, Greenock, PA14 4NH |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Glasgow Central Mosque: 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Whiteinch Community Centre, 1 Northinch Court, Glasgow G14 0UG |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Lagoon Leisure Centre: 11 Christie St, Paisley, PA1 1NB |
| Wednesday, 17th April 2024 | ||
| Vaccination bus | 9am to 4pm | Neilston Leisure Centre, Main Street, Neilston, G78 3NN |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | St Marks Church, 281 Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow G15 7BDs |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands, 1 Redcastle Sq, Glasgow G33 5EG |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Merkland Primary School, Langmuir Rd, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie G66 2QF |
| Thursday, 18th April 2024 | ||
| Vaccination bus | 9am to 4pm | Asda Linwood, Phoenix Retail Park, Paisley, PA14 2AB |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Whiteinch Community Centre, 1 Northinch Court, Glasgow G14 0UG |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Milngavie Town Hall: 71 Station Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZ |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Greenock Town Hall: Cathcart Square, Greenock, PA15 1LS |
| Friday, 19th April 2024 | ||
| Vaccination bus | 9am to 4pm | Faifley Library Carpark (to the right), Edinbarnet Campus, Craigpark Street, Clydebank, G81 5BS |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Renfrew Leisure Centre: Paisley Rd, Renfrew PA4 8JL |
| Saturday, 20th April 2024 | ||
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Alexandria Community Centre: Main St, Alexandria, G83 0NU |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Eastwood Health & Care Centre, Drumby Cres, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7HN |
| Sunday, 21st April 2024 | ||
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Glasgow Central Mosque: 1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Concorde Community Centre, St Mary’s Way, Dumbarton G82 1LJ |
| Community clinic evening drop-in | 5pm to 7.30pm | Eastwood Health & Care Centre, Drumby Cres, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7HN |