As we all know, the cost of buying and administering the Covid Vaccines is a great burden on the NHS.

According to the Office of National Statistics, there are over 3 million people in the 80+ age group, to which I belong.  

If each of these is given two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, at a cost of approximately £40, the bill comes to over £130m!

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Even with the cheaper vaccines, the cost will still be substantial. Following Captain Sir Tom Moore’s inspiring example, I would like to suggest that all those who receive a vaccine from now on, and who have the means, might consider showing their gratitude by donating the actual cost, or even a higher sum, to the NHS. 

Oxford Mail:

I and my husband will set the ball (!) rolling by donating £1k.

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If your readers wish to donate any amount, however small, they should visit the website: nhscharitiestogether.co.uk.

For donors in the Oxford area, the website for the Oxford Hospitals Charity is: hospitalcharity.co.uk. 

If possible, please refer to this letter when donating.  I do hope you will join us in helping our NHS in this crisis.

Wendy Ball

Oxford