GP practices in Poole have vaccinated thousands of people against Covid-19 and are now inviting over 65s for their jabs.

More than nine out of 10 over 80s and over 75s have received vaccinations within the Poole Centre GP Practices.

They have also administered jabs to 84 per cent of 70-74-year-olds and 81 per cent of patients classed as clinically extremely vulnerable.

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The practices include Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre, The Adam Practice, Evergreen Oak Surgery, Rosemary Medical Centre, Poole Town Surgery and Dr Newman, Family Health Services.

A spokesman for Lifeboat Quay said: "The vast majority of care home and housebound patients have been vaccinated, and we aim to complete this work within the coming week.

"We are checking to ensure that all patients within these groups have been invited by phone, secure text link or letter. If you are aged 70 or over and have not yet booked your vaccination, please contact the practice as soon as possible."

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Priority Group 5 – patients aged over 65 - are now being invited by their GP practices.

"As soon as you receive your invitation either by phone, secure text link or letter, please book your vaccination appointment. There are currently appointments available on Thursday February 11, Friday February 12 and Monday February 15."