Local residents aged 18 and over are being invited to attend special drop-in clinics at the Bath and West Showground vaccination centre near Shepton Mallet as part of the national Grab a Jab Weekend campaign.

All eligible adults who have not yet had a first dose, and have not yet booked a slot through the National Booking Service (NBS) can come along to the vaccination site any time today (June 25) between 10am and 6pm and on Sunday (June 27) between 10am and 6pm.

There are a broad range of vaccination sites in Somerset on offer through the NBS including large vaccination sites, GP-led community sites and an increasing number of new pharmacy-led sites.

People can book both first and second doses in advance by calling 119 or visiting: nhs.uk/covid-vaccination.

In addition to booked vaccination appointments across the county, walk in-clinics will also be running for first doses and second doses for people who had their first dose at least eight weeks ago:

Today (Friday June 25)

Taunton Racecourse: 10am to 6pm for second dose AstraZeneca

The Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet: 10am to 6pm for first dose Pfizer

Tomorrow (Saturday June 26)

Yeovil Gateway Centre: 10am to 4pm for first dose Pfizer

Day Lewis Pharmacy, Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Football Club: 5pm to 7pm: for first dose Pfizer

Taunton Racecourse: 10am to 6pm for second dose AstraZeneca

Winchester Farm, Cheddar: 9am to 3pm for first dose Pfizer

Sunday June 27

Taunton Racecourse: 10am to 6pm for second dose AstraZeneca

The Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet: 10am to 6pm for first dose Pfizer

Day Lewis Pharmacy, Burnham-on-Sea Rugby Football Club: 3pm to 5pm for first dose Pfizer

Vaccinations also continue to be available for anyone in priority groups 1-12 who have not yet taken up the offer of a vaccine, by booking an appointment through the National Booking Service, or using one of the walk-in clinics.

All Somerset vaccination sites are following the latest JCVI preference to provide an alternative to the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine for adults under the age of 39, without underlying health conditions.