Covid passport Scotland exemptions

[candle18]

The Covid passport for nightclubs, large venues etc is happening on 1 Oct. My 21 yr old ds has severe allergies and carries an epipen. He also had a reaction to his first mmr vaccine so couldn’t get the second one. He also has a hearing problem that he’s read can get worse with the vaccine. He’s really anxious about getting the vaccine and although this probably wouldn’t be classed as a medical exemption, I think it should be taken into account if he doesn’t want to get it. I haven’t seen anywhere how someone would prove they were exempt though.

The exemption part still seems to be a work in progress, so hopefully they will announce more details soon.

"Medical exemptions
We are developing an exemptions approval process for medical exemptions. This will be finalised and published ahead of implementation.

It is estimated that fewer than 1 in 1,000 people (0.1%) of the population cannot be vaccinated for medical reason (distinct from those exempt due to age or participation in a clinical trial). Reasons may include medical contraindications such as severe allergic reaction to vaccine and those receiving end of life care.

Work is ongoing with vaccination experts, clinicians, Public Health Scotland, GP representative bodies, Data privacy and NHS Boards to finalise the process that will enable those who need an exemption to receive it as quickly as possible while minimising the additional workload for already stretched NHS services including GPs, and in a way that is compatible with the human rights of those who may be entitled to exemption."

www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-mandatory-vaccine-certification/