A GP-led Covid-19 vaccination programme in Ellesmere Port will get underway in the new year.

One Ellesmere Port Primary Care Network, comprising the town's six GP practices, will deliver the clinics from one site.

It said more information on the programme will be provided "when it becomes available".

An appeal for volunteers to act as stewards at the currently unspecified vaccination site was launched earlier this week.

Established in 2018, One Ellesmere Port Primary Care Network comprises Great Sutton Medical Centre, Old Hall Surgery, Whitby Health Partnership, York Road Group Practice, Hope Farm Medical Centre and Westminster Surgery.

It said: "The roll-out of a coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine across local communities by groups of GP practices starts in December 2020. This expands the local roll-out beyond the hospital hubs which started vaccinating on December 8.

"Our six GP Practices in Ellesmere Port will be working together to deliver the vaccine from one site. We are planning to start our vaccination clinics early in the New Year.

"Primary Care Networks across the country have been delivering vaccinations to their patients as soon as they have received a delivery. Deliveries of the vaccine are increasing and therefore more patients will be able to receive their vaccinations soon.

"We have received a lot of questions from the public about how they can access the vaccine. Please help us to deliver the Covid-19 vaccination programme safely and effectively by following this simple guidance:

"1. We will contact you to arrange your appointment when it is the right time for you to come forward. Please do not contact the practices or other NHS providers to seek a vaccine before then.

"2. When you are invited for a vaccine, please act on your invite and make sure you attend appointments when they are arranged.

"3. Please continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing and hand hygiene guidance as, until a vaccine has been fully rolled out, this is the most effective way to reduce transmission of the virus and help save lives."