Has anyone been able to book their Covid booster?

[ShirleyPhallus]

Been trying for about an hour, getting a “you’re currently 6472 in the queue” message, then it cycles between NHS number / DOB / asking if I’m immunocompromised. Once I managed to enter postcode to check covid centres but then crashed again

Just wondering if anyone has been able to do it?

Thanks @SparklingLime

@RedToothBrush

In fairness to redhot I do know of numerous people in their 40s and 50s who struggled to get bookings nearby to where they live in a prompt fashion with younger people in the same area able to get appointments before them. I have one friend in his late 40s in central manchester (no car) who has found it more difficult than most.

And it has been reported in the press that there is a particular issue over people with mobility issues not being able to access boosters generally. Part of this is down to during GPs who did it before not doing housecalls this time around and some of the more local clinics having been closed.

This isn't an isolated issue for one person being somehow 'lazy' or not 'trying hard enough'.

Its an accessibility issue.

Thank you for understanding.

Yes, GP sent nurse to the house first time and also for a flu jab a few months back.
Also, because of memory issues, when you ask her, she can’t remember if she’s had it or not. She rarely leaves the house so going for a vaccination is a big deal for her and a big upheaval for me. I also need help to get her there.

I have now managed to book.

It seems luck as to what is available at any one time and worth retrying if nothing suitable at first. Ds 23 booked his on Wednesday , first attempt showed nowhere local anytime soon, second a few miles away yesterday evening. Dd 20 tried same time and could only get much further away after Christmas but yesterday was able to book for Monday evening at a different location a few miles away. Both started in the online queue at position 6500-7500 but reached the booking screens in about 10 minutes.