News stories tagged as "Dominic Harrison"

Well-respected Director of Public Health retires this week

Published at: Monday 28 March 2022 at 7:56 am

The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring this week.

Coronavirus column: A look at how virus rates are rising

Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 11:27 am

In his penultimate column ahead of his retirement, our Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison gives an update on the rise in Covid cases and hospitalisations, and reflects on the additional risks to people with preventable conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Spring booster vaccinations to start this week

Published at: Tuesday 22 March 2022 at 9:42 am

Spring booster vaccines will begin in Blackburn with Darwen and across Lancashire and South Cumbria this week as the vaccination programme moves to the next phase.

Be Well website launches – all your health needs in one place

Published at: Thursday 17 March 2022 at 1:24 pm

There is now a one stop shop online for all your health and wellbeing needs – whatever stage of life you are at.

Coronavirus column:

Published at: Thursday 10 March 2022 at 11:29 am

In his weekly Coronavirus column, our Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison considers why Covid hospitalisations are increasing across England, despite falling case rates. 

What might ‘Living Safely with Covid’ look like?

Published at: Thursday 10 February 2022 at 11:23 am

Here’s the weekly column from our Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison:

Case rates for Covid continue to fall rapidly across Lancashire as do Covid hospitalisations.

At-risk and vulnerable 5-11 year olds can now get the Covid vaccine

Published at: Tuesday 1 February 2022 at 10:25 am

New advice has been given for parents of children aged 5 to 11 who are in a clinical risk group around the Covid-19 vaccine.

Vaccine bus for Covid-19 vaccines coming back to Blackburn

Published at: Thursday 27 January 2022 at 6:07 pm

Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics are coming back to Blackburn to make getting a jab easier and more convenient for people in the area.

Super service at Blackburn’s drive-through vaccine centre!

Published at: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 12:30 pm

The drive-through and walk-in vaccine centre at Ewood Park is ending its two-week visit to the borough – and has given out more than 600 first, second and booster doses in that time.

New help to open the door for more people to have vaccines at home

Published at: Wednesday 12 January 2022 at 5:50 pm

More people can now get a Covid-19 vaccine from the comfort of their own home across Blackburn with Darwen.

Ewood Park scores Lancashire’s first drive-through vaccination clinic!

Published at: Monday 10 January 2022 at 2:56 pm

Free transport help on offer to get people to their vaccinations

Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:55 pm

Free transport is now available in Blackburn and Darwen if you need help to get to your Covid vaccination appointment.

Prof Dominic Harrison’s column: The rise of Omicron

Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:29 pm

Covid Omicron cases across Lancashire continue to rise, adding to the existing rising case rate of the Covid Delta variant.

Booster vaccine booking to open for everyone over 18

Published at: Monday 13 December 2021 at 3:50 pm

People aged 18 and over will be able to book their Covid booster jab three months after their second dose.

Booster vaccines to be offered for all over 18s

Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 12:00 pm

The booster vaccination programme is being significantly ramped up in response to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Booster vaccines now available for over 40s

Published at: Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:34 pm

People aged between 40 and 49 can now book their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.

Dominic Harrison column: NHS Winter Crisis Risk & Face Masks

Published at: Thursday 11 November 2021 at 9:02 am

I think we may all need to start wearing facemasks again very soon in schools and enclosed public spaces.

Booster jab plea for Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 2:40 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Dominic Harrison is urging eligible people to get their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.

Online Covid-19 vaccination bookings are now open for 12-15 year olds

Published at: Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 3:22 pm

Young people aged 12-15 in Blackburn with Darwen can now get their Covid-19 vaccine at vaccination sites in the borough with an appointment booked on the NHS National Booking Service.

Council leaders cautiously welcome changes to Covid-19 self-isolation rules

Published at: Thursday 12 August 2021 at 3:19 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders have cautiously welcomed changes to Coronavirus self-isolation rules now confirmed by Government. 

Local warning as childhood respiratory infections on the rise

Published at: Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 3:04 pm

Local health bosses are encouraging parents to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as data from Public Health England (PHE) shows cases are starting to rise in parts of the country.

Blackburn Rovers players and staff join the thousands!

Published at: Tuesday 3 August 2021 at 2:12 pm

Blackburn Rovers players joined the thousands across the borough by having their Coronavirus vaccinations this week.

Extra Council support payments available for people self-isolating

Published at: Thursday 17 June 2021 at 2:35 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council has introduced an additional new Test and Trace discretionary support payment to help people who have to self isolate following a positive covid test.

This week’s coronavirus column

Published at: Thursday 10 June 2021 at 2:52 pm

Our Director of Public Health, Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.