Calderdale health chiefs warning to only travel to have your vaccine if it safe

The NHS Calderdale CCG has issued a statement as the snowy weather is causing difficulties to travel.

A spokesperson said: "All our vaccination centres that were due to deliver vaccines today continue to be open for business delivering vaccines to patients who have an appointment.

"However, as heavy snow continues to fall across Calderdale we are advising those people who have booked a covid-19 vaccination today to only travel if they feel safe and confident in doing so.

"The majority of those booked for vaccinations today will be over the age of 80 and their safety is very important to us. If there is any doubt they should cancel and rearrange their appointment for another time.

"Ahead of today we have worked closely with our partners at Calderdale Council’s Highways Department to ensure that routes to all GP practices in Calderdale, including those that are administering coronavirus vaccinations, are accessible to people and vehicles during this anticipated spell of bad weather.

"Though surrounding streets may be very slippery underfoot due to accumulations snow."