Staff and residents at The Laurels Care Home in Draycott have received their first Covid-19 vaccinations.

The vaccination rollout continues in care homes across the area and staff and residents at The Laurels say they were delighted to receive their jabs.

"Our staff and residents have been very patiently awaiting the moment that we can start to receive the vaccine," said home manager, Becky Green.

"We certainly see this as a step in the right direction back to normality. I'd like to thank all of our residents, staff and family members for their understanding and fortitude during what has been a difficult time for everyone.

"We are now starting to look forward to receiving guidance for welcoming families and visitors back to our care home."

Staff and residents at Country Court Care Homes, who run The Laurels, have been eagerly anticipating the rollout of the new Covid-19 vaccine in their homes.

The government announced that vaccinations in care homes were to begin before Christmas and with more than 2,000 staff and 1,500 residents in Country Court Care Homes across the country, the vaccine has been keenly anticipated for several weeks.

So far dozens of residents and staff at The Laurels Care Home have received the Oxford Astra-Zeneca vaccine with the delivery programme administered by a team from the local GP surgery.

"We are delighted that the vaccine rollout has started in our care homes," said Alykhan Kachra, co-CEO at Country Court.

"Our homes have always been places where people can feel safe and secure, and now residents and staff have the added reassurance of receiving the Covid-19 vaccination.

"Together with ongoing regular testing, this will give staff, residents and their families much-needed comfort and peace of mind."

For more information about The Laurels Care Home, you can contact home manager Becky Green on 01934 742649 or email [email protected].