Milestone figure reached in Hampshire & Isle of Wight Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

A milestone figure was reached this month with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Covid-19 Vaccination Programme celebrating the delivery of over five million doses.
By Simon Carter
Published 10th May 2023, 10:27 GMT
Flashback to December 2020 - Michael Tibbs, 99, is administered his Covid-19 vaccine by Liz Rix, Chief Nurse at QA Hospital. Picture: Getty ImagesFlashback to December 2020 - Michael Tibbs, 99, is administered his Covid-19 vaccine by Liz Rix, Chief Nurse at QA Hospital. Picture: Getty Images
Flashback to December 2020 - Michael Tibbs, 99, is administered his Covid-19 vaccine by Liz Rix, Chief Nurse at QA Hospital. Picture: Getty Images

The first vaccine in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight was given to then 99-year-old Michael Tibbs at QA Hospital on December 8, 2020.

Since then, teams from across general practice, community pharmacy, hospital hubs and roving clinics have all helped to deliver the doses.

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The programme has developed over this time and now most vaccines are being delivered by GP practices and community pharmacy with specialist clinics supporting people with a learning disability or who are housebound.

Dr Matt Nisbet, GP and Clinical Lead for the Hampshire and IoW Covid-19 VP, said: ‘The number of vaccinations we have been able to deliver is incredible. None of it would have been possible without the determination of our hardworking NHS staff and volunteers.

‘Working together has been a key part of the vaccination programme’s success and I would like to share my thanks to all our partners and teams for all they and continue to achieve.

‘Many of us will remember where we were when the first vaccines were delivered and the impact this had on the pandemic and our lives.

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