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Covid 19 drop in vaccination clinic at MDC
"Myth Busting Covid Conversation" vaccination Q&A Event via Zoom
About Covid Vaccinations - BSL video

Drop in Covid 19 vaccination clinic at Manchester Deaf Centre

A pop-up vaccine drop in clinic is being held at Manchester Deaf Centre on 29th April 2021.


Who can get vaccinated?

If you are aged 45 or over, a Manchester resident and identify as Deaf or Hard of Hearing, you can receive your first vaccination from NHS professionals here.
This is also available if you are aged 30 or over, with a learning difficulty or a chronic health condition.
There is also the opportunity for carers and PAs to receive vaccines at this clinic with you if they are aged 30 or over, following discussion with medical staff.
The clinic will be fully supported by BSL interpreters, and there will be the chance to ask questions and get more information about the vaccine you receive.
You will then have your jab from NHS staff.


Please note:

  • This clinic is for first time vaccinations only; please do not come if you already received your first vaccine
  • Only available if you are aged 45 and over, or you are aged 30 and over with a learning difficulty or chronic health condition
  • If you have any questions about the vaccine and its effect on any medical condition you have, please contact your GP before coming to this clinic

Where:

This clinic will take place at Manchester Deaf Centre. Please arrive at West and Central Entrance on Booth St East and someone will greet you and take you to the clinic site.


When:

29th April from 10am to 3pm.


What to bring:

No need to bring ID.


Do I need to book?

This is a drop in clinic: you can come any time between 10am and 3pm.
Alternatively you can book an appointment in advance by:
Text: 07766 208 253
Telephone: 0161 276 9339
Or click here to email:
Email Emma book a clinic appointment in advance

'Myth Busting Covid Conversation' vaccination Q&A event via Zoom

If you would like more information before attending for a vaccine, a BSL COVID 19 "myth busting conversation" is taking place on Thursday 22nd April 2021 at 5:30pm on Zoom. You can ask experts any questions you have about COVID 19. Join the event by clicking on the link below and entering the meeting ID and passcode in Zoom:
Join the Covid information event on Zoom Thursday 22nd April
Meeting ID: 884 7243 3309
Passcode: bslaccess

About Covid vaccinations

You can also watch this video about the COVID vaccination. It explains why it's important, and how you can help save lives. MDC has worked together with other deaf organisations to produce the video in BSL with subtitles. With thanks to our friends at the Royal Association for Deaf People, SignHealth Charity, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association, deafPLUS and Action Deafness.
Visit the new MDC Covid information hub on our website
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