We have been asked which vaccination sites will be operating locally to supplement the mass vaccination site at Epsom Downs Racecourse which covers a large area of Hampshire, Surrey etc. including Hart. 

Before I detail the latest info, you should note that it is advisable by NHS professionals and the chief medical officer that you should receive the vaccine at the earliest possible date when offered. An early vaccination offers the best protection from COVID and all the sites are as COVID safe as possible. 

They are run by the NHS. I can confirm the latest info received is that in addition to the mass testing site - which is hardly local for many across Hampshire, but is one of 7 mass locations countrywide - there are 4 nearby NHS designated sites by the NHS for Fleet & Church Crookham area residents. 

This may change in the future, as the vaccine rolls out, but below is what is currently proposed. 

These are what has been announced by the NHS and the local CCG. 

1 There will be a site at The War Memorial Hall in Church Crookham (opposite the Wyvern pub). This is likely to be live for appointments later next week. (Richmond Surgery patients)

2 Another site is at Princes Hall in Aldershot. This has a large parking area (Branksomewood patients)  

3 There is another site in Yateley - one of the first and most experienced vaccination sites in the country. This is at the Monteagle Surgery (Fleet Medical Centre patients) 

4 The final site in our area is at Farnham (Crondall) It hasn’t been finalised yet which sites will be used for each GP practice but that info is expected very soon in line with the above ... I’ll post updates as soon as the detail are confirmed.  There are many incorrect rumours and it’s important to only release verified information. 

The above should assist those for whom farther sites are more difficult to reach but I’m personally very, very disappointed and concerned there at present it is unlikely there will be a site actually in Fleet, and the difficulties this might cause for some residents. I am making the views of Fleet residents who have expressed concern (some say they will have been let down if there is no site in Fleet itself) clear to the NHS - as well as to Hart Officers and the leader of the Council who have not yet been able to successfully broker or agree anything truly local in Fleet with the local practices and the NHS. Nonetheless all or GPs and staff are working hard to deliver this huge vaccination project for all of us and we fully support them.  The booking process details will also be released shortly - in the meantime please DO NOT contact your GP practice or the NHS or council.

Currently your GP practice or the NHS will contact you in writing or by text message when it is your turn. You can then book online (simplest and easiest) or through a telephone hotline as long as you have been notified that you should do so.  I repeat that that you should NOT call in about a vaccination appointment until you have the letter confirming it is your turn.  If you receive a letter or text message from the NHS or your GP that asks for bank details or private info, please note it is a SCAM. The NHS will never ask for private or bank details. Vaccinations are free.  If you need help and are completely unable to get to a scheduled appointment once you have received the NHS notification, then please do contact the Hampshire Coronavirus and Support Line (service provided locally by Hart) on 0333 370 4000 and they may be able to assist.  Local taxi companies such as Hart taxis will also probably be offering a chargeable service to take people to appointments, including waiting and return.  The CCG Clinical Commissioning Group has just this evening released their update on their website on