BETSI Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has thanked its military colleagues who have helped them throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

In December 2021, over 200 Armed Forces personnel were made available to support the coronavirus vaccine booster programme in Wales.

They have been working alongside NHS Wales staff and volunteers to administer vaccines and provide planning expertise to civilian authorities.

This includes qualified healthcare professionals serving in the Armed Forces, as well as general duties personnel.

The Armed Forces personnel supporting the booster programme in Wales has included sailors, soldiers and aviators from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

The UK Armed Forces have supported communities across Wales during the pandemic, including with coronavirus testing and PPE delivery.

BCUHB staff said a fond farewell to its colleagues from the military this week after having worked alongside them during the vaccination process.

Gill Harris, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery for BCUHB, said: "This week we bid farewell to the last of our much-valued colleagues from the military, who have supported us since before Christmas.

"We owe them and all of our wonderful staff, volunteers and partners a huge debt of gratitude for helping us deliver such a successful vaccination programme to date.

"We still have the staff in place and vaccines available for people who haven’t had their first, second, third or booster doses. Those eligible can attend one of our drop-in clinics across North Wales, book an appointment online for some clinics, or call 03000 840004.

"You will experience minimal queuing, so could be vaccinated in as little as five minutes.

"If you have any concerns or questions about the vaccine, please come and talk to us, so we can help you make an informed decision about whether to go ahead."