Everyone over 70 in England can now book themselves!

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www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination/do-you-have-an-nhs-number

I had no idea. Apologies if this is common knowledge.

twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1355501017920544772

Its Over 65s now :)

@Jenasaurus

twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1355501017920544772

Its Over 65s now :)

That's just in Northern Ireland.

Oh sorry, it just pinged a notification, Ignore my post :(

Second jab was offered for DH at same time, so yes you can.

Thanks @PatriciaHolm and @CaveMum.I'll keep checking and if nothing in a couple of weeks, I'll try sending an email. V reluctant to add to the admin pressure on GPS at the moment and I know I am probably just being more paranoid about things than I need to be!

woohoo dh got vaccinated this pm from this link - I shared it on our Facebook page too. I mentioned down page that the way its working is basically those that can get transport do it at the central hub leaving spaces the local hub for the most vulnerable without transport - the idea is get everyone through as fast as possible!
I am a young thing (ahem) so I will have to wait a (little) bit

& I booked dh second appointment at the same time too

Thank you for the link, a relative who is 64, but very medically vunerable has just booked for tomorrow! She’s had to be separated from her dh and ds as they have to go out to work. It such a relief that she’s now getting it!

@MiaMc

Are you sure this is right? If so, why does it say on the link....

“ You can only use this service if you have received a letter inviting you to book your vaccination appointments.” ?

Just to echo other posters, yes. The letter is generated once you become eligible on the system. Lots of people aren't getting their letters due to postal delays, etc. but you don't actually need it to book.

Thank you OP, I’ve passed it on 😊

My parents are both 66 with type 2 diabetes. Would they be eligible yet do you think?

No good to my mum. They offered it at a large sports stadium, 5 miles away. She's ringing GP on Monday. She can't stand up for more than a few minutes and no transport

@pinkunicornwithacatonitsback

My parents are both 66 with type 2 diabetes. Would they be eligible yet do you think?

Give it a go, it won't let them book if they're not eligible.

I’ve sent it onto them although I think they are group 5 so doubtful it will work yet

Do we know how far along they are generally with the priority groups now?

This is brilliant, thank you. I'm ECV and have managed to book in for Monday. Thank you!

So my parents have just tried and they aren’t eligible (which is what we suspected) but it’s great to know that they can keep checking over the next week or two

I know we're not supposed to call them to ask though - should I just wait it out?

Call them. It’s a very good reason.

This is brilliant, thank you. I'm ECV and have managed to book in for Monday. Thank you!

It fills my heart with joy every time I hear this has helped someone.

It's actually very interesting the ease with which people here are getting appts - I know it's anecdata, but it suggests there is are a fair amount of open slots that would go begging if people didn't realise they could do this.

No good to my mum. They offered it at a large sports stadium, 5 miles away. She's ringing GP on Monday. She can't stand up for more than a few minutes and no transport

Yes I think it almost always suggests a mass vaccination centre. Definitely contact your GP.

@pinkunicornwithacatonitsback

I’ve sent it onto them although I think they are group 5 so doubtful it will work yet

Do we know how far along they are generally with the priority groups now?

We’re on track to get the top 4 groups done by mid-Feb so I imagine in those areas that are ahead of the game they’ll start offering Group 5 in the next week or so.

I’m in England, my mum is 69 (70 next month) and it worked for her.

@AlbertCampion Ds is 16 and in the CEV group. According to this link he isn’t yet eligible..... he is being vaccinated on Monday at our GP surgery.
So I am assuming the systems don’t quite tie up. Just because you aren’t on this list you may well get a call from your local centre. We got the call on Thursday ... a few weeks earlier than expected!

I used the link from the deleted thread. My Uncle and Aunt, 73 and 71 were anxious to get their jabs. My Aunt had phoned me earlier in the week asking if there was anyone to get their jabs ASAP. I saw the link Thursday evening, phoned my Aunt about 9pm, whilst she was on the phone I booked her and my Uncle in for the next morning at one of the big sites, there was loads of slots available. Also booked their second jab at the same time. Thank you @gisbons
They went in, very smooth. Very happy Aunt and Uncle.

Thank you so much for this wonderful information!
I've just booked mine for next week.