Specialist Shropshire college receives first Covid vaccine dose
All residents at a specialist college in Shropshire that cares for vulnerable adults have been offered their first dose of the Covid vaccine.
About 90 per cent of staff at Condover College have also received their first dose, as well as all but two residents from the service's 12 care schemes operating across the county.
The not-for-profit college runs three-year courses for those aged 18 to 25 with learning difficulties at its site in Grafton, as well as its day centre in Harlescott and 12 residential homes and respite centres.
Of its 273 members of staff, 241 have received their vaccine, with further employees booked in over the coming weeks.
Jo Mear, director of care and support at the college, said: "All of our hard work has paid off.
"I am very proud of our care team and residents and it's a great relief. We look forward to a brighter future at Condover College."
Amy Round is the registered manager at Walford Lodge and oversaw all its residents receiving their first dose of the vaccine a few weeks ago.
She said: "I am so proud of all the residents, they have been fantastic.
"Hopefully in the coming months they will be able to see their family and friends, which is what we are wanting more than anything else.
"A parent recently said to me that they aren't bothered about going to the pub or even seeing friends – all they want is to be able to give their child a big hug.
"Now we feel like we are one step closer to that."
All care staff and those who work face-to-face with learners are tested for Covid three times a week, and strict coronavirus measures have been implemented to ensure the college can continue to operate its numerous services.
