The Gillingham Medical Practice says it needs an ‘army of volunteers’ to help with the local vaccination campaign which begins on Saturday locally.

‘We will need help with marshalling and queue management over the next few months,’ the practice’s Karen Rhys said.

If anyone is interested they can contact her on email at [email protected] or call on 07960 176203.

Gillingham Medical Practice has announced that its first vaccination clinics will be taking place on Saturday 9 January at Sturminster Newton Medical Centre; vaccinations are by appointment only.