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Clinically vulnerable- when to expect invitation for vaccine

152 replies

whatsthatnow74 · 14/02/2021 11:36

Hi,

I have a leaky heart valve and recess free flu jab each year. Pretty sure I’m in JCVI group 6 and so wondering if others in this group have been called up yet?

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Fallulah · 15/02/2021 15:11

I’m clinically vulnerable because of BMI so feel a bit bad getting a vaccine for something that is basically my fault, but I’ve had Covid and definitely don’t want it again! But, how will they know to call me? I haven’t had a weight recorded at the GPs for years. I went on the booking site earlier and it wouldn’t let me book.

Interesting some of you with asthma are saying you’ve had your jab. My OH is asthmatic and he says they’ve changed the wording in the priority group so he doesn’t qualify any more. Ironically he has had Covid too and is still suffering months later!

CrayonInThreeBits · 15/02/2021 15:13

"Fault" is irrelevant.

Kitkat151 · 15/02/2021 15:17

@Fallulah

I’m clinically vulnerable because of BMI so feel a bit bad getting a vaccine for something that is basically my fault, but I’ve had Covid and definitely don’t want it again! But, how will they know to call me? I haven’t had a weight recorded at the GPs for years. I went on the booking site earlier and it wouldn’t let me book.

Interesting some of you with asthma are saying you’ve had your jab. My OH is asthmatic and he says they’ve changed the wording in the priority group so he doesn’t qualify any more. Ironically he has had Covid too and is still suffering months later!

You need to phone your gp and inform them of your BMI.....they may take your word for it or may ask you to attend practice to be weighed... seems that practices are varying around this
Ahmnotacat · 15/02/2021 15:33

Just tried to book for my Group 6 OH and couldn't (through the link I mean).

Ahmnotacat · 15/02/2021 15:33

But by the way, my mid 70s parents in Scotland haven't been done yet.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 15/02/2021 15:42

My brother 65 to 70 has been called.

My bil ( vulnerable) has his on Wednesday.

S. Yorks

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 15/02/2021 15:42

I thought only those with brown inhalers qualified for asthma jabs?

Rockbird · 15/02/2021 15:47

I just had an email back from Surrey Heartlands (if emailed about something else) and they confirmed that bookings for group 6 would be done through GPs and not the big hubs, in Surrey anyway.

Sooverthemill · 15/02/2021 15:53

I'm CEV and had my first vaccination 10 days ago. DD who is also CEV will behaving hers this week at home as she is bed bound. But we've both also had an NHS letter asking us to book online which suggests CEV are allowed to book now. DH is I think in group 6 and heard nothing.

Crappyfridays7 · 15/02/2021 15:56

My mum got her letter today she’s group 6 - not an appointment to be had in Norwich hopefully it’ll not be too long she’s not been out of her area - short dog walks is it since last March. I’ve not seen her since dec19 so hopefully she’ll get it soon. And everyone else. Horrible waiting then more waiting for second one Sad

CrayonInThreeBits · 15/02/2021 16:16

@ArseInTheCoOpWindow

I thought only those with brown inhalers qualified for asthma jabs?
You only qualify for group 6 with asthma if you regularly need oral steroids or if you've ever had an emergency hospital admission for it, I think.
FuzzyPuffling · 15/02/2021 17:46

I'm group 6 and got my booking today for next weekend - but it was done through a fabulous HCA at our surgery who knows my (and DH's) health history and sorted it for me.

DH (CEV) was vaccinated 10 days ago.

Smileyoriley · 15/02/2021 17:47

My DH is in the vulnerable group and had a text from his GP today. He booked for Thursday at local centre!

Smileyoriley · 15/02/2021 17:48

Sorry, Wednesday not Thursday- so excited!

TryingNotToPanicOverCovid · 15/02/2021 17:49

I'm group 6 and got a text to book - but only offered 2 days this week on the link and I have to be Friday onewards due to a positive test. I keep checking to see if they have other days added!!!!

whatsthatnow74 · 15/02/2021 17:55

@TryingNotToPanicOverCovid

I'm group 6 and got a text to book - but only offered 2 days this week on the link and I have to be Friday onewards due to a positive test. I keep checking to see if they have other days added!!!!
Great that you’ve got the text! I’ve managed to confirm today that I’m definitely in group 6 (emailed GP), so I’m happy knowing that it won’t be long 👍🏻
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Abraxan · 15/02/2021 19:43

My colleague who is in her 20s and CV has been vaccinated today. Her part of the city must be much faster than mine - think we are still doing the older groups and some CEV here. We have a large elderly population in our locality.

Ginfizzlife · 15/02/2021 20:23

A close family member has a mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation I happened to mention that she might be in group 6 as it hadn’t occurred to her. She phoned the GP and receptionist checked her records and confirmed she is in group 6 and should hear soon.

Abraxan · 15/02/2021 20:29

@ittakes2

I think if anyone has concerns their underlying conditions have not been recorded properly at their GP its worth a quick message to your GP to check. I did this after reading a mumsnet post and it had turned out that my GP had not recorded a long term condition correctly which they have now fixed.
I have a nurse appointment at my surgery tomorrow so will ask if there is any way to check there.

The 'green book' is too vague.
I have psoriatic arthritis - but only rheumatoid is now listed.
I have psoriasis but my arthritis medication keeps it under control.
I take methotrexate weekly, plus other meds not listed.
I no longer take steroids orally - I have 2-3 steroid injections a year instead, last one was in January. But they don't couldn't afaik.
I have also developed hypertension which I now take 2 meds for. This is still being monitored and is still in the too high marker but no longer dangerously high.

But I have no way of knowing whether, under the 'new guidelines' I still count, or whether my surgery has me tagged correctly either.

I initially for shielding letters. Then was told I was in the Cv group rather than CEV. I continued getting all the phone calls for weeks but finally managed to get them to take me off those lists.

Whilst in hospital and at rheumatology I've been told I'm CV and to work from home where possible, follow all rules carefully, etc.

But there seems no official way to know. As it's the gp surgery who will be dealing with group 6 CV surely someone there can tell me?

Trouble is you can't call them to ask as they won't speak about covid vaccines at all, you're told this in the message if you call for any reason. There's also no way to email or text them.

WhyIsMyKitchenSoCold · 15/02/2021 20:34

I got a text today inviting DD for vaccination. She’s just turned 16, and has a very well controlled neurological disorder, with no symptoms as long as she takes medication. Am extremely surprised as I didn’t think she would get one for...well, months, at least, but the GP’s receptionist was most enthusiastic about getting her along. And she is absolutely delighted.

Lau7 · 15/02/2021 21:29

OP I also have a leaky heart valve (mitral) that is moderate. I have yearly echos and on daily medication. Hoping we come under group 6 but honestly I’m not holding my breath!

whatsthatnow74 · 16/02/2021 07:40

@Lau7

OP I also have a leaky heart valve (mitral) that is moderate. I have yearly echos and on daily medication. Hoping we come under group 6 but honestly I’m not holding my breath!
I confirmed with my GP surgery yesterday. Group 6 👍🏻
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bathsh3ba · 16/02/2021 08:55

I've messaged my GP to check if they have me on the list. BMI of 40.3 so I think I should be on there? They have my weight on file as I've been referred to a 'social prescriber' for help with weight loss.

bathsh3ba · 16/02/2021 09:01

Also have psoriasis and was previously on methotrexate but not currently (decided having psoriasis was better than the side effects) so I don't think that counts.

Rollergirl11 · 16/02/2021 09:48

@Rockbird I am in Surrey also and being led by Surrey Heartlands. I have no idea how the area is doing in terms of the roll-out but looking at their updates there was one on 11th Feb talking about 65 + now being invited but no mention of Group 6 whatsoever.

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