Covid-19

With COVID 19 having an impact on our personal and professional lives it could permanently change the way we think about work, community, travel, shopping and open spaces. Lockdown measures due to the pandemic have changed the way we do and interact with others which was and has been second nature to us all. During the lockdown and throughout the covid19 outbreak the Centre has continued to provide support and services to local communities and individuals who are vulnerable, elderly and self-isolating through various means. We have provided support in many ways such as; Essential Shopping, Delivering Medication, Phone Advice line Support to local residents, Online support for users to access courses, Weekly hot meals delivered to local residents.

The Vaccination Programme

Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre is continuing to play a key role in this pandemic and the fight against coronavirus. It is important that the BAME community get vaccinated. The centre is working along with Dr Fadil Khalil—clinical lead for the covid vaccination programme in Sunderland, to reassure individuals about the efficiency and safety of the vaccine. This will help reduce the disproportioned impact of COVID –19 on BAME communities. Within the centre two sessions of the vaccination programme has already been rolled out and will continue to have more vaccination programmes running in the future to encourage the BAME community to take their vaccination.