53yrs now booking

[bicyclebelles]

Online booking now taking 53 yrs and over, even though front page still saying 55 and over.

@WombatChocolate

Remember there are 2 booking systems....lots of people don’t realise this.

There is the national booking system. People can book without a direct invite if they meet the criteria of eligibility. This give people appointments at the bigger centres usually. Letters eventually arrive to invite people for these appointments and they are just about to start using a text direct invitation system too, but letters will also follow as not everyone has a mobile or the NHS doesn’t have everyone’s number.

And then there is a separate GP led system. They mostly text people now with a link to a DIFFERENT booking system which mostly offers localised services.

When people get a text, so far it has been via the GP service. And all these are running at their own rates determined by the age demographic of their area and local supply issues. That’s why there is a difference in most cases.

When people can book on the national system at a year or two younger than the front page shows, it’s often that the system is currently being updated but I takes a couple of days...so gradually more and more can access it. Once all added, they update the front page.

So on this thread, some people are talking about the national booking system and some about GP led services....and you can’t always tell which is which.

Thank you for the explanation! Don't you need a letter for the national system though.how does this fit in?

Lewisham, SE London booking 53+

Sleep, have you looked at the national booking system website? The front page lists who is eligible to book and clearly states if you meet the criteria you can book.

When groups become eligible, the system generates letters and they are sent out in batches, so you will get a letter but it might not come for 10 days after you can access the booking site.

You do not need a letter when you arrive for your vaccine as evidence. When you book you get a confirmation number and you might be asked for that, but often just your name and you will be ticked off their electronic list.

Keep looking at the national booking site and book as soon as your category is mentioned there....no need to wait.

Our local CCG has just called for 55+ via fb

Thank you wombat. Appreciated

I'm 53 and got called by my GP. In NW London

meant to say called today

Computer now says yes - 53, SW London Borough!

I'm 52 and 10 months, bah!

I guess it wont be long though

Booked mine today and I am 50. In Nottingham

I am 54 and I just booked!! Thanks for the info!!

DP is 51, no underlying health conds and he got a text from his GP on Saturday saying he could book. Vaccinated at 8.30am yesterday! Very impressed. We’re in south Manchester.

53 in essex , just booked

Kept at it and finally got my appointment! 53 in South West Surrey. This Saturday, which means I should have Sunday to recover if I need it.

Only thing I am concerned about is that I have a mammogram scheduled for three days later. I’ve heard the vaccine can enlarge your lymph nodes which can give a misleading result on a mammogram. Does anyone know if I should postpone one or the other?

I'm 54 1/2! so have had my eye on the site for a while - those that have booked - have they assumed that you meet the criteria? ie you are a carer or a disability?

Has anyone tried to book on that website and not been able to ?

Just booked mine too (wouldn't let me this morning but now does) - 52 in Surrey.

@Furball I have just looked and can book for DH who is 54 and a few days ago it said not eligible yet. You have to put in NHS number, dob and postcode, so they know if it's ok in your area. I'm 50 and it wouldn't let me book for me yet!

@pepermintea - thats really helpful - thank you

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@Furball

I'm 54 1/2! so have had my eye on the site for a while - those that have booked - have they assumed that you meet the criteria? ie you are a carer or a disability?

Has anyone tried to book on that website and not been able to ?

There are no criteria for the national booking site if you are booking based on age, literally just your DOB and how far down they are in your area

Just booked mine for this Saturday- it wasn't letting me do it earlier this evening. I am 52

South Coast

Nearly 52 in SE Essex. Have just booked online.

Three of my friends who are all 52 have just booked in the last 20 mins. All NW.

Watch out for Boris's photo op.

53 Essex - booked this afternoon for Thursday. Computer said no this morning