Coningsby care home residents and staff delighted to receive Covid vaccine

That was the message from Jill Miller, one of 35 residents of Toray Pines Care Home in Coningsby to have the Covid vaccination today (Tuesday, January 12).

Over the course of three hours, 70 members of staff and residents were vaccinated.

The whole process went smoothly and without any hiccups due to the organisational skills of Emma and Ruth from the New Coningsby Surgery.

Nancy Preston was honoured to be the first resident at the home to receive the vaccine and said it was ‘absolutely fine’.

Worldly Nancy was quick to dismiss any hint of negativity and said that she had lived in China and Hong Kong during the war where she had many vaccinations.

Nancy confidently stated that the COVID vaccine was ‘nothing to worry about’.

Home Manager Sherin Kandi said: “Today marks the beginning of a return to normality for Toray Pines, Coningsby.

“Our community is proud to have received their jabs and support the control of this awful virus.

“In all, 35 members of my team and 35 residents have been vaccinated.

“It’s been a special day, and Emma and Ruth will return in the near further to catch anyone they may have missed!”

Residents and the Toray Pines team say they are delighted to have received their vaccinations and they are all incredibly proud to be part of the solution to this worldwide pandemic.

Resident Ken Toynbee said: “A little discomfort in my arm, but all worth it to keep the world moving.”

Activities Coordinator Sarah Bonner said: “Today was a very special day for our care home.

“Here’s to getting back to some kind of normality after what has been a very strange year.”

Care Assistant Sherri Kee added: “After such a difficult year it was heart-warming to see staff and residents receive their vaccination.

“It’s a positive step forward towards some normality again.”