MORE volunteers are required in Ealing to support staff at vaccination sites.

Requests for stewards have soared in recent weeks, and there are now more than 2,000 shifts that need filling every day by NHS Volunteer Responders across the country.

London has seen a growing need for volunteers and the NHS is calling for help to get people vaccinated over the summer.

Volunteers help the safe movement of patients through vaccination sites, ensuring that social distancing measures are in place and identifying people who require additional support.

The following site is just one of the sites looking for steward volunteers in the local area:

People interested are being asked to go to www.nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk to sign up. 

Shifts usually last up to six hours with your expenses covered. No experience or qualifications are required.