Photo courtesy Metrobus

Surrey’s first Covid vaccination bus has opened its doors in Merstham. 

The Surrey bus has been introduced by Metrobus in partnership with a local GP Federation and the Council. The Alliance for Better Care is staffing the Mobile Vaccination Unit which is based at the Merstham Community Hub. Vaccinations are by GP invitation only. 

The project aims to get the vaccine to hard to reach vulnerable communities.  The bus was adapted by the company’s engineers who removed handrails and seats. 

It’s the second bus offering Covid vaccinations in the region.  The original vehicle began offering the jab in Crawley last month and was the UK’s first Mobile Vaccination Unit.

Alliance for Better Care is a GP Federation covering East Surrey, Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex.