Care home staff and residents received their first round covid-19 vaccine just after Christmas.
Wilsmere House residents were treated with a “Christmas gift” of Covid vaccines after the visit from Enderley Road Medical Centre in Harrow Weald on 29th December 2020.
Dr. Kunal Bhayani who led the vaccinations said he believed Wilsmere House was one of the first care home in Harrow Weald to have vaccinated residents.
“After such an awful year we are glad to help bring some hope for a brighter 2021” said Dr. Bhayani.
The team from the surgery were treated with small gifts from the General Manager Lili Cocue to show their appreciation.
The second round of vaccination will be issued at a later date.
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest care providers supporting older people living independent lives with dignity and respect.
Providing a wide range of services for a variety of needs, Barchester Healthcare support almost 12,000 residents across 236 homes for short breaks to long term stays.
General Manager, Lili Cocue said: “We’ve had a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic.”
“It was such a pleasure to have Dr.Bhyanai and his team at Wilsmere house, the way in they done the vaccinations was outstanding, our residents felt comfortable and were reassured at all times.”
To find out more about Barchester or to find your closest care home, please visit their website www.Barchester.com.
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