Today, the first seven large NHS COVID-19 vaccination centres opened across England. Highly trained #StJohnPeople are already front and centre, with volunteers supporting @NHSEngland by administering injections and caring for people before, during and after their jabs.
Taken from a @stjohnambulance person’s social:
Today a lady cried as she left the vaccination centre in XX. She said on the way out "I've waited for this moment since last year, I've not seen anyone except family through a window. Thank you for giving my freedom back to me"
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Thanks @itvnews for allowing me to update on our progress @stjohnambulance in providing vaccinator volunteers for the nation....glamorous set up this live TV
As an organisation @stjohnambulance understands the value of the voices of young people and has seen first-hand the way they have been affected by #COVID19. Every opportunity they get to contribute fully to a debate should be encouraged #PowerOfYouth
@SJADofE Just had a very informative and enjoyable afternoon undertaking the Introduction to Duke of Edinburgh Award. Thank you to @JamieTupholme supported by @RichSalter & Stephen Collier. #mysjaday
Volunteers like Fiona are giving so much of their time to communities all around the country in the fight against #COVID19 💚 #GivingTuesdayNow
We need your support, now more than ever. Donate today to save lives together: https://t.co/giRtV6huLQ #SavingLivesTogether
Our young people are truly brilliant. Phoebe is a St John Cadet and during #COVID19 she's been busy using social media to help spread positivity. She's also working towards her Gold @DofE Award! 🌟 Find out more: https://t.co/O91cmDsCAh @sja_lsyf @SJALondon_South
Thank you to all of the wonderful businesses that have donated items to us in the fight against #COVID19, including @KinetikWB, @NewCityCol and @EsteeLauder. These items are invaluable in keeping our volunteers safe on the frontline of healthcare 💚
.@StJohnAmbulance is supporting the Coronavirus response by:
🚑 Fast-tracking volunteers with first aid qualifications and clinical skills.
🚑 Educating the public about First Aid skills to alleviate pressure on the NHS
🚑 Piloting the deployment of volunteers to emergency depts
The #StJohnPeople at our #COVID19uk Joint Operations Coordination Cell stopped to listen to Her Majesty The Queen, Sovereign Head of the Order of St John, as she addressed the nation, earlier this evening.
This is a fantastic partnership.
Welcome to all the TUI staff joining us in volunteering to support the NHS during this pandemic. https://t.co/eo9GeCRhpT
“We cannot win this battle against the virus alone. I am delighted that St John volunteers are going to be standing alongside our army of workers.” Ruth May, @CNOEngland @NHSEngland
Our volunteers will work shoulder to shoulder with the @NHSEngland and armed forces at the new Nightingale Hospital, London in the continued fight against #COVID_19. Find out more about their involvement: https://t.co/7JP4Xv8EBF
@stjohnambulance support teams, first aiders, advanced first aiders, ambulance crew, command teams, HCPs and NHQ functions all supporting the front line or receiving specific training ready to do so.
#StJohnPeople, thank you 👏🏻👏🏻