Free shuttle bus from Llanelli town centre to Dafen mass vaccination centre

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Free shuttle bus from Llanelli town centre to Dafen mass vaccination centre. People can board the shuttle bus on the hour and at half-past the hour at Church Street, outside Llanelli Magistrates Court (SA15 3AW).

“In Llanelli we have been able to quickly set up this service with thanks to Dolen Teifi to provide a direct bus between the town centre and the mass vaccination centre in Dafen.

“If the bus is well used, we will look to extend the service after the initial four-week trial.

“This shuttle bus service is one of many additional resources and services being put in place across the Hywel Dda region to help support more people to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.”

Strict COVID-19 safety measures will be in place to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers on this service:All passengers and drivers must wear a face covering, unless medically exempt

>A maximum of 14 passengers will allowed per journey

>A screen will be in place between driver and passengers

>Passengers should only use this service if they are fit and well on the day

Drop-ins (no appointment needed) are available at Dafen mass vaccination centre between 11am and 8pm for the following:

First doses for:

anyone aged 12 and over

Second doses for:

Anyone aged 16 and over if it has been at least 8 weeks since their first dose.

Those aged 12 to 15 are asked to wait for an appointment or drop-in if it has been more than 12 weeks since the first dose was received 

Booster doses for:

Everyone aged 50 and over who received their second or third dose at least 13 weeks ago

Anyone aged 16 and over who received their second or third dose at least 13 weeks ago who either a) works in a care home b) is a frontline health or social care worker c) is an unpaid carer d) lives with someone who is immunosuppressed or e) is considered at risk of COVID-19 infection (priority groups 4 and 6)

The groups eligible to drop-in for boosters will be expanded as soon as possible, please look out for announcements on the Hywel Dda UHB website, social media accounts or in local media.

Before travelling without an appointment to Dafen mass vaccination centre, we advise checking the health board’s website for up-to-date information https://hduhb.nhs.wales/healthcare/covid-19-information/covid-19-vaccination-programme/mass-vaccination-centres/llanelli/


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