An 18-year-old student from Pill is currently serving the public on the frontline of the Government's vaccination programme.

Lauren Toms, a health and social care student from the City of Bristol College, joined the team of volunteers delivering some of the 15 million vaccines from Ashton Gate stadium.

North Somerset Times: More than 15million vaccines have been delivered in the UK's roll-out.More than 15million vaccines have been delivered in the UK's roll-out. (Image: City of Bristol College)

The North Somerset first-aider revealed she signed up to the programme to utilise and hone the skills she had learned on her course.

She said: "I volunteered to give the vaccine as I wanted to develop my first aid skills further. The training was exciting, I had to do both online and face-to-face training.”

Although she is based in Ashton Gate, Lauren may be required to travel to other vaccination centres to lend a hand.

North Somerset Times: Lauren had to undergo online and one-on-one training before taking up her role.Lauren had to undergo online and one-on-one training before taking up her role. (Image: City of Bristol College)

She said: "It feels amazing to be a part of the mass vaccination efforts. I feel a sense of pride for both me and my colleagues. We are first aiders for a reason and that is to help the community and that is what we are going to be doing.”