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Work in care? Help protect yourself and people you care for 

Posted by: Sarah McClinton, Posted on: 1 October 2026 - Categories: Care and support, Carers, social work, Workforce
A carer working with and older person. Text reads "stay strong. get vaccinated.

Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England, and Sarah McClinton, Chief Social Worker for Adults, address those working in care about the importance of getting the flu vaccine.

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Why I chose to have my winter vaccinations

Posted by: Selina Morris, Posted on: 11 November 2021 - Categories: Care and support, coronavirus, Workforce
House, hand, virus

Selina Morris's colleagues at the Close Care Home asked her many times if she had taken the flu jab. Her answer had always been no, until she read up on flu and COVID-19 vaccines and why having both was vital to keeping colleagues, residents and visitors safe.

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