Earlier this year our team made direct contact with the NHS locally to assess whether Chichester Cathedral would be a suitable location for a vaccination site.
Following discussions, we learned that the Cathedral had not be considered as a vaccination hub for several reasons: All hubs would need adequate handwashing and toilet facilities, parking, be easily cleanable and have the capacity and ability to store fragile vaccines. The Cathedral would need to be closed to all other activities whilst this programme (which is likely to last several months) is underway.
Whilst the Cathedral can sadly not be a vaccination hub for these reasons, it brings us great joy to see other Cathedrals offering their buildings for this effort.