Vaccine booking letter but unable to book - anyone else?

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I received a letter today inviting me to book my vaccine - I assume it's as a mental health service user (perinatal MH service for PND).

I tried to book online but it said I wasn't eligible, so I rang the 119 line and got told the same thing. The man on the phone didn't seem to know anything and said that only the over 55s and frontline health/social care workers were eligible. He hadn't heard of the mental health category.

I'm perfectly happy to wait for my age bracket (over 40s) because I don't feel particularly vulnerable, but I just wondered if this had happened to anyone else. Should I just ignore the letter and throw it away, or should I pursue it?

When is the letter dated? It usually takes a day or so for the system to update once letter has been generated.

Ah, ok. It's dated 3rd March so I assume that's enough time, but I could try again in a couple of days.

Rang my doctor today and booked vaccine for him as he received a letter this morning.

My DH

It might be an invite from your mental health trust. Some are vaccinating their patients as there is concern they might not respond to the national programme