Patients slammed the vaccine centre as 'organised chaos'
Patients slammed the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's vaccine centre as"organised chaos" and insisted a system overhaul was needed.Jean Miller, 72, was waiting for her jag for almost two hours yesterday.
Arlene Lincoln, 78, added:"I've been waiting on this jag for years because the lockdowns slowed everything down. "She said everyone was saying that and folk were just deciding to miss it because it was taking so long."The NHSGGC said a temporary backlog was caused by the need for an alternative vaccine for some patients.board said:"During the continued rollout of our winter vaccination programme, which covers COVID-19 boosters, flu and shingles, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s staff have administered more than 800,000 vaccinations.
"In line with our protocols, teams worked hard to deploy additional alternative vaccines and vaccinators to the site, and actively engaged with members of the public to offer alternative appointments where requested."
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