Covid boosters no longer being done at GP?

[Ryannah]

I took my Dad for his booster at the local GP about three weeks ago. It’s my Mum’s turn now but the GP says they can no longer assist with getting her vaccinated. Apparently all Covid clinics have been removed from the local practice, a decision made at the top level by the CCG. So I either have to find out myself where there’s a walk-in centre and get her there, or take her to a vaccination hub (nearest is 10 miles away).

AIBU to think this isn’t exactly going to help with an already slow roll-out? Especially when the people being vaccinated are mostly elderly and vulnerable people who may not have access to cars and internet.

@NotMyCat

Mine didn't give me a choice for my third primary one - I clicked the link from my GP and it was "your jab is at this doctors surgery" No choice for any others

Use the NHS link instead of your doctor's surgery link if you want more options. www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

@MRex I've had it now but will look at that for my booster, thanks!

Try accessing it differently. I was offered 15 miles away at a racecourse, and then I tried again through a different search, and booked 4,05pm at Tesco, 2.9 miles away.

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Or wait for your GP to text you.

I have a relative who lives rural and they do a whole area in one go in a village shop car park. They don't even have to get out of the car, just stick their arms out of the car windows

@Ryannah

There aren’t even any appointments available at the vaccination hubs. Just a 1hr time slot. So presumably I could be waiting for a full hour! The GP was much more effective, I took my mum for a specific appointment time and was in and out in ten minutes.

Yes you could. Or you could be seen in 10 minutes. If you have a disability that means waiting an hour is a problem then let them know when you arrive.

@Ryannah

Would you rather your GP was tied up doing endless booster clinics, or actually available to deal with the backlog of medical appointments for everything else? I’d rather go to the GP 1 mile away and have a specific appointment time with the nurse. I don’t have time to do a 20 mile round trip and wait around for hours. It’s ridiculous.

Your attitude is ridiculous. Take some responsibility for yourself/your family.

Our first and second were done with local GP
Booster...had text to say book ..then had another text to say fully booked !
I'm going to local chemist in December for mine( through the NHS web site ) but when husband logs in the same chemist isn't available to him....literally 5 mins later !?