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14th January 2021
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Covid-19 vaccine rollout starts at Belmont House STAFF and residents at Belmont House Care & Nursing Home in Stocksbridge have been receiving their first Covid-19 vaccinations this week. The vaccination rollout has started at larger care and nursing homes in the area. “Our staff and residents have been very patiently awaiting the moment that we can start to receive the vaccine,” said Kerry Peach, Home Manager of sister home Abbey Grange. “We certainly see this as a step in the right direction back to normality. I’d like to thank all of our residents, staff and family members for their understanding and fortitude during what has been a difficult time for everyone. We are now starting to look forward to receiving guidance for welcoming families and visitors back to our care home”.
Staff and residents at Country Court Care Homes have been eagerly anticipating the rollout of the new Covid-19 vaccine in their homes. The government announced that vaccinations in care homes were to begin before Christmas and with over 2000 staff and 1500 residents in Country Court Care Homes across the country, the vaccine has been keenly anticipated for several weeks. So far over one hundred and forty staff and residents at Abbey Grange Care Home have received the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine with the delivery programme managed by Sheffield City Council. “We are delighted that the vaccine rollout has started in our care homes,” said Alykhan Kachra, Co-CEO at Country Court “Our homes have always been places where people can feel safe and secure, and now residents and staff have the added reassur-
ance of receiving the Covid-19 vaccination. Together with ongoing regular testing, this will give staff, residents and their families muchneeded comfort and peace of mind.” The latest national lockdown has left many elderly people feeling vulnerable in their own homes, as they are cut off from the support of family and friends. The rollout of the vaccinations will give people the confidence to consider moving to a care home, either permanently or for a short respite stay whilst shielding during the lockdown. Abbey Grange and Belmont House Care & Nursing Homes provide much-needed stimulation and social interaction, with the opportunity to safely enjoy activities and the company of others, alongside person-centred 24hour care and support.
TIGERS JOINT OWNER ISSUES UPBEAT MESSAGE TO FANS
JOINT Sheffield Tigers owner Peter Mole is in an upbeat mood... despite a third national lockdown. And he’s urging fans to look out for each other during this spell, particularly those who are living alone. Mole believes there are good times ahead with the new vaccine programme set to gather pace and the prospect of improved weather to fight the virus in the spring.
“Now is the time to keep negativity off the forums, stop all the politics and bickering, pull together and really help both your club and sport through these most difficult of times.” Mole wants fans living alone to stay strong and says his thoughts are with them. “I particularly feel for our fans living alone who may be facing increasing difficulties during these times,” he said.
He’s also urged people to be kind and good natured on social media at a difficult time for the nation.
“Embrace the social media, some great things are happening to keep up to date with all Tigers news
“Lockdown was not what we wanted to hear, but to most of us was expected,” he said. “The new strain of virus and rising infection rates made this inevitable, but this time I believe it is so much a case of the glass now being half full, not half empty.
“Some of our fans living alone maybe elderly or vulnerable, if you know of someone like this get in touch, an offer of fetching shopping and some speedway chat will really cheer them up. “This situation will make us all realise we are a lot stronger than we thought, be proud of yourselves.
“With the fantastic vaccine programmes being rolled out, this lockdown will help massively. “At Sheffield we are confident that we have all eventualities covered and will be ready for tapes up as soon as the go ahead is given. “Until then, we must stay positive, stay safe and follow the rules, so we can enjoy our speedway again. It will be how we react collectively as a fan-base that will determine how successful the season will be, so please stay positive and continue to give us your fantastic support.
“Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives, is not forever, and indeed puts speedway into perspective. “But follow the rules, and I am positive with everything happening, every plan and development, we will be welcoming everyone back to Owlerton as soon as possible. “The team is looking fantastic with a couple of planned changes, and I am as excited as I have ever been for the start of a season, especially after missing last year.”
