Moors fans are being given the chance to get a winter health MOT at upcoming games at The Brewery Field, starting with Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Barrow.
The Club has linked up with NHS North East and North Cumbria to invite fans to take a shot and get their winter health MOT this weekend.
Fans eligible for flu or COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered their jabs alongside blood pressure checks, diabetes screening and advice on quitting smoking from NHS health teams ahead of the big FA Cup tie against Barrow on Saturday.
Moors are one of four clubs, united across the regions, including Sunderland, Darlington and Gateshead, in hosting winter check events, offering free vaccinations to those eligible, simple health check-ups and helpful advice to stay well this winter.
Dr Catherine Monaghan, medical director, NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), said, “It’s fantastic that Spennymoor are helping to support our NHS vaccination campaign and winter health checks.
“Thousands of fans, across our region will be eligible for a free flu or COVID-19 vaccination this year so I would really encourage them to take up the offer a free vaccine. Not only will this protect them against serious illness but means they can avoid missing any matches over the Christmas season too!
“Older people and young children are more likely to become seriously ill if they catch flu or COVID-19 and the vaccines can be lifesaving – they are our best defence against these viruses.”
COVID-19 vaccinations are available for anyone over 75 and people who are immunosuppressed. In addition, flu vaccines are available for pregnant women, over 65s, carers, frontline health and care staff and those with long term conditions or a weakened immune system.
Flu vaccines are also available for children aged 2-3 from GP practices or participating community pharmacies, available to book online, and school aged children from reception to Year 11 from school immunisation teams.
The matchday health checks will be held in the ‘Matchday Office’, 90 minutes before the 3pm kick off and are available to everyone.
“Offering winter vaccinations and health checks in football grounds will hopefully make it easier for fans to access vital care and advice,” added Dr Monaghan.
“I’d urge everybody to go along and make sure they’re match fit for winter.”
Matchday Clinic Dates
Saturday 1st November: Moors v Barrow
Saturday 8th November: Moors v Peterborough Sports
Saturday 29th November: Moors v Chester
Tuesday 9th December: Moors v Buxton
Saturday 20th December: Moors v Oxford City