Stockport people are at the heart of the local vaccination programme

11th May 2021

Local people are the stars of a film about the vaccination programme in Stockport. Residents, volunteers and staff are all featured in a behind the scenes look at what people can expect when they attend a vaccination appointment.

NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group commissioned the film, which was produced with partners at Stockport Council and NHS Stockport Foundation Trust, to provide the public with important information about the vaccine and the vaccination appointment process.

Health professionals, GP practice staff, volunteers and Stockport residents from different communities feature in the film offering first-hand accounts of how being vaccinated made them feel. It also includes local resident and business owner Linda Lam who gave the film crew special access to her vaccination appointment.

Dr Cath Briggs, Chair of NHS Stockport CCG, said: “It is great to see and hear so many positive experiences from such a wide range of people.

“All of the volunteers and staff at the vaccination sites and the people of Stockport have embraced Stockport’s vaccination programme and made it a huge success.

“There is still work to do and I hope that this film encourages anyone who hasn’t had the vaccine yet to come forward. If you are eligible, or have already been invited for a vaccination appointment, book yours straight away.”

The film can be viewed now on the NHS Stockport CCG YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/bA1lrRurdmw.

The CCG has a helpline for anyone who has questions about the vaccine and the vaccination programme. The number is 0161 426 9910 or you can email the team at stoccg.pxenquiries@nhs.net.

Anyone who is eligible for vaccination can book via the National Booking Service at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by calling 119, which is a free call, seven days a week, between 7am and 11pm.