No availability for 2nd dose?

[mamaatthegym]

I’ve just tried to book my vaccine and selected an appointment/location for my 1st dose. It then asks if I want the same location for my 2nd dose so ticked yes and got a message saying there’s no availability for the 2nd dose and to check back and please don’t call 119. If I tick no for the same location it gives me places that are a 2 hour minimum drive away and I don’t really want to do that!

I can’t go further on the screen - does this mean my 1st dose isn’t confirmed if I can’t book a 2nd? Has this happened to anyone else?

You have to book both. Could try and change 2nd dose location next week?

Yes, this was a problem for me. I just booked the second dose fecking miles away, got my first jab, then cancelled and rebooked the second somewhere closer.

If you don't book a second dose, the first appointment is voided and you have to start again. I would advise that you book the 2nd dose miles away, then after you have had your first dose you can cancel the 2nd dose appointment and hopefully book one nearer.

Been an issue for months. Book the second and then change location later. Keep note of all booking references.

Thanks all - OH booked the same location less than a week ago and got his 2nd appointment no issues! Typical!

Just booked mine anyway - will try and cancel the 2nd and get something closer.

Ring 119

@Thecatsawinner

Ring 119

The website specifically said DON'T ring 119

I had to do that for my brother, although I booked mine and his after one another, his second was over an hour away. After we had our first jabs I then logged on and changed his second one a few weeks later, there were lots of earlier slots available that I changed both of ours. The trouble is you have to cancel existing booking before you can see what is available, which is a pain.

@Thecatsawinner

Ring 119

Don't do this.

@Mindymomo yes slightly concerned I’ll cancel the second and then won’t find any availability near me anyway! But doesn’t seem like anyone else has had that problem so fingers crossed it’ll all pan out

And yes it did say please don’t ring 119 as they have exactly the same appointments as the online system so not much point!