A SUTTON Scotney hospice has put itself forward to be on the frontline of the Covid-vaccine rollout.

Naomi House & Jacksplace, which provides specialist hospices for children and young adults, has submitted plans to Government detailing the support the charity could provide in a future vaccination programme.

The charity previously cared for hospital patients during the first wave of the pandemic, and is hoping to be able to use its nursing staff to offer up to 240 vaccinations a day if it gets approval as a vaccination centre from the government.

Chief executive Mark Smith said: “This charity was built by the community for the community and we remain mindful that where we can, we should try to give something back.

“We have the facilities, the staff and the skills to deliver a vaccine to many thousands of people, and I know our care team would welcome the opportunity once again to play an important role in supporting the NHS and the wider public through this unique challenge.”

Following promising results for a series of Covid-19 vaccines developed across the world, the Government announced plans to begin the process of setting up vaccination centres across the UK. In addition to hospitals and GP surgeries, sites are expected to include large public venues, such as conference centres.

Naomi House & Jacksplace has submitted its proposals through national charity, Hospice UK, who have provided a link between hospices and the Department of Health and Social Care throughout the pandemic.