Text from the NHS but I’m not eligible to book

[Ladderclimber]

Feeling a bit confused. Got a text from the NHS saying I’m eligible to book my vaccine. Definitely the NHS one not a scam. Link to the booking site. I’m age 37, BMI of 30 and am an unpaid carer to a child with ASD who receives DLA (or a parent, as I tend to think of myself!!) I assumed it was triggered as an unpaid carer but when I go to book with my NHS number it says that option is only for carers to CEV children. I’m not a social care worker. I tried my GP and the receptionist had no idea and said to call back tomorrow.

If I say I’m NOT an unpaid carer the website tells me to wait to be contacted by the NHS when it’s my turn, but I have been contacted... 🤔

Just seen your update - good news.

As an aside, I am really cross that I haven't been offered the vaccine yet. Mid-forties and I have not particularly well controlled asthma. Previous history of pneumonia (twice). Work in customer facing role involving close contact with co-workers. Have had an in-contact with a co-worker who tested positive at the end of last week as did some other staff. However not contact-traced and work did not bother to tell me! Beyond angry I just can't afford to be ill!