Calder and Ryburn Primary Care Network has been sharing details of some of those helping at its vaccination clinics at Bankfield Surgery in Elland. As well as dedicated clinical staff and medical students, there have been volunteers including retired GPs, a cardiologist, a part-time bookkeeper, a retired Nestle worker, and someone on furlough. Dr Lisa Pickles, Clinical Lead for Vaccination Programme at Calder and Ryburn Primary Care Network: “The volunteers who have been helping us are simply amazing, they have worked so many hours, continued to turn up early with a smile on their face."
5. Picture special: Meet some of Calderdale's vaccine heroes
Claire Brearley is a retired associate director of nursing for surgery for Calderdale and Kirklees but she has been helping out full time at Bankfield Surgery since February.
6. Picture special: Meet some of Calderdale's vaccine heroes
Cathy Baxter is a part-time bookkeeper and comes to help out every Thursday.
7. Picture special: Meet some of Calderdale's vaccine heroes
Dr Ed Bylina who retired as a GP at Bankfield Surgery six years ago but has returned to help with the vaccination programme.
8. Picture special: Meet some of Calderdale's vaccine heroes
Dr Kate McMichael is a retired GP from Stainland Medical Centre.