It's great to know that more than 620 colleagues have had their flu vaccine since the campaign began last Wednesday, 1st October.

Today ICU Matron, Sue Thompson, shares her reasons for having the flu jab, as well as being a peer immuniser and joint vaccination lead for Surgery.

Sue said: "I have Rheumatoid arthritis and take medications which suppress my immunity. That automatically makes me vulnerable, so my plea is for everyone to have their flu jab to not only protect our vulnerable patients, but as importantly our colleagues too."

Pictured are Chief Executive, Rob Aitchison (left) getting his vaccine from Clinical Education Team (CET) colleague Gill Davis, Sue, and Chief Operating Officer, Jonny Hammond (right) with CET colleague Katie Sumpton during his vaccination.

Along with our fabulous peer immuniser community (you'll find them broken down by department), we have other ways that colleagues can get their vaccine.

Drop-ins this week:

The Clinical Education Team are supporting HRI drop ins.

• Monday, 6th October, 12:00 - 13:00, Hub 4
• Tuesday, 7th October, 12:00 - 13:00, Hub 4
• Wednesday, 8th October, 12:00 - 13:00, Hub 4
• Thursday, 9th October, 12:00 - 13:00, Hub 1
• Friday, 10th October, 12:00 - 13:00, Hub 4

HRI – Women's Health, Antenatal clinic (please note this is during normal clinic times):

• Tuesdays 08:00 – 16:00
• Thursdays 08:00 – 16:00
• Fridays 08:00 – 16:00

Pop along to the CRH in the Occupational Health department - find them in the main outpatient corridor, opposite the CHS Pharmacy.

• Tuesday, 7th October, 11:00 - 12:00
• Wednesday, 8th October, 14:30 - 15:30
• Thursday, 9th October, 14:30 - 15:30
• Friday, 10th October, 09:00 - 10:00

Out of hours, early and late shifts

If you work nights or weekends please talk to the clinical site team - they'll be able to advise you.

Our Maternity colleagues are also happy to offer flu vaccines to colleagues during their HRI antenatal clinic in Women's Health: Saturday, 11th October 09:00 - 13:00

CRH – Antenatal clinic (good for earlies and late shifts - please note this is during normal clinic times)

• Mondays 07:15 – 19.15
• Thursdays 07:15 – 19:15