tonys logo 14 September 2020 - Any video stars out there?

Dear everyone,

Our very own Balfey the Baker also wears another hat, as a PPG  ambassador – don’t ask because I don’t know. What I do know is that the title is concerned with the NHS, and he has been asked to help promote the flu jab campaign by finding volunteers to make videos to encourage people to be inoculated.

Balfey has forwarded the following which he received in connection with this (see also the attachments [N.B. not included here])

Dorset Flu Campaign

Please can we ask for your help with our flu campaign?  As part of our local flu campaign in Dorset we are sourcing a series of videos featuring local community members and PPG ambassadors, asking people to get their flu jab. 

  • If you, or anyone you know locally from the following target groups, would like to be part of the video campaign to encourage others to get their flu vaccine we’d love to hear from you.  
  • We really need to get as many local people as we can, particularly those over 65, and those with long term health conditions.   
  • The following are the groups within which we are specifically trying to increase the uptake of flu jabs.   
  • If you know of anyone who would be willing to take part in the campaign please do ask them to get in touch as soon as possible.  We really would be so grateful! 
  • I’ve attached a couple of hopefully helpful explanatory documents which our Comms Leads have put together. 

Those who are eligible to receive the free flu vaccine this year:

 ·     Pregnant women
·      Children aged 2- 11 years old
·      Member of a shielding household
·      65+ years old
·      Frontline health and social care workers
·      Those with a long-term health condition (LTHC) such as:

    • a heart problem
    • a chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including bronchitis, emphysema or severe asthma
    • a kidney disease
    • lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (such as steroid medication or cancer treatment)
    • liver disease
    • had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
    • diabetes
    • a neurological condition, e.g. multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy
    • a learning disability
    • a problem with your spleen, e.g. sickle cell disease, or you have had your spleen removed
    • are seriously overweight (BMI of 40 and above)

If you have enough information and would like to make a video then go for it. If you need more information, give Chris Balfe a ring on 07969781145 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Regards

Chris