Covid-19: Vaccine offers for those aged 56 or over

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People in the age group are being invited to book their first vaccine from this week.

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Dr Nikki Kanani, NHS England national medical director for primary care, said: "The NHS vaccine programme is committed to protecting the country against coronavirus, and it is testament to our incredible staff that we can now move on to the next age group."

Health Secretary Matt Hancock urged people to come forward "as soon as possible" when offered a vaccine. National statistician Prof Sir Ian Diamond told the BBC there had been "very strong reductions" in case numbers overall, but that in the north-east and east of England the decline has "flattened off, potentially".

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What did 55s do to get kicked from group 8 to 9?

Can we stop having UNELECTED 'experts' constantly giving their opinions to the media and Changing ELECTED government policy IT is getting Boring - they have had their 5 minutes of fame

So how come some companies can book their staff a vaccination when they aren’t jn this age bracket but police/school staff and other public sector workers cannot get one? There is no real format is there? It’s all just luck of the draw and so unfair.

I was told no appointments available ring back next week after being told by my GP to book as I’m vulnerable, so guess there’s no urgency🤷🏻

I’m 39, healthy and was sent for mine by the nhs. My father-in-law is 62 a stroke victim and is still waiting.

Well I am 69 and I haven’t been offered mine.

My colleagues husband is in his 60's and still hasn't been offered his!

Why is it 56 and over when the government website says group 8 is 55 to 59?

My 90+ mum had her first jab in January, with no second appointment offered. I'm 56 and have now been able to book both jabs for myself online. Why can I get two before my highly vulnerable mum can?

The offer seems to be very popular.....

Booked mine. Happy days.

HugoGye You need to be registered with a GP in ENGLAND to book this way

From the NHS website: This service is currently unavailable You cannot book coronavirus vaccination appointments at this time. Do not try refreshing or calling the helpline as you cannot book an appointment this way.

Suddenly gone slowly on vacation, don't want us free yet !

How come many people over 60 still haven't had a letter to get their vaccines?

51 and had mine on Friday. Leicestershire NHS are amazing!!!!

I'm 58 had mine 27th feb GET THE JAB PEOPLE

Poison. Covid is not dangerous. There is no pandemic.

Offered - if you are prepared to travel miles to get it!! Perhaps it’s the Government ploy to get more tax from the petrol and diesel spent getting to centres nowhere near your postcode.

So why is Scotland still only offering the vaccine to 65+? Big disparity between coverage across health boards 🤔

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I get to go next week, I was really confused as I'm only 31 but psoriasis is a condition on the list. First time being a human lizard has come in handy!

It seems to have become a postcode lottery for rollout invitations, where the categories have become blurred?

First experience happens to be a total failure but I never give up because I knew it was going to work out for me trying continuously, fortunately but now I am smiling by getting involved with you DavidLingleyBT

NHSGGC assume you are on similar track, looking forward to my invitation

Open it all to everyone now Stop messing around People that in that age group that don't want it Offer it to someone that does

So moved down the age bracket yet my dad here in Wales hasn’t received his vaccine date at 64. A retired Police that love this country. So called United Kingdom. Disgraceful

Good to see the next age group being offered jabs. Surely evidence that all HugoGye good work is having an effect & there will be plenty of supply from next weekend onwards.

I'm 54 I had mine last month your a bit slow BBC news

Not in Wales! You've enough characters to tell us that!

I’ve just qualified for group 8 and now 55 years are missed out ?! 🤔

How did the Tory MPs get theirs first. MattHancock

It’s getting closer but still - thanks but no thanks 👍🏻

60-64 still waiting in Scotland...

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What free death hell ya. You could let your immune system do what it's supposed to.

Good luck booking if you’re in Nottinghamshire, vaccination centres have no availability due to a shortage of vaccine. Some are temporarily closing.

Your a bit late the over 50’s have been getting done for the last few weeks here

Thats a lie im 32 had mine with no health problems or over 50 🤐

Vaccine can go fuck a duck and take boris and co with you ...

Booked both jabs online today. Straightforward and no problems. Also got letter inviting 56 and over.

No thanks.

Perhaps something worth the BBC challenging?

The JCVI website says this group is 55 to 59. If the JCVI and NHS England want people to stick to the rules, perhaps they should stick to their own and call the 55 year olds today?

Our 56 Yr old were done 2 weeks ago round here... 👍😊

Not in Harrogate.. no vaccine sites released for 56 to 59 yr olds

My partner and I are in our early 60s and we're refusing it. We're concerned not only about short term effects, but more about the potential long term effects, for the sake of a virus killing only 0.4% of people infected, and of those most are over 70, with a co-morbid condition.

I’m 44 and have been asked to book my vaccination for next week. My local authority are doing a fantastic job 👍🏻💉

Now with B117 variant! What are they doing?

They do 65-69 but then do 56- 59 😡. I am 55 btw.

twiglet91 Ahh I’m still too young

Why 56? Who moved the goal post and why? 55 has been the age for the next group!!!

Perhaps you can find out about 55 year olds as we no longer show in any group

67 still waiting; I have managed to book one but broke every rule to book it. So if it happens is aa bit of a lottery. May even get turned away when we get them. But it doesn't look like it will ever happen; so only way is to try; to steal a place. What a f'up system.

My wife 55, Herts, vaccinated, friends 53 & 55 Essex, vaccinated, my bro 51, in Kent, offered it & friend 16-64 at risk 3 Miles away, told wait till end of month? Press/Gov are clinging to this idea it’s a roll out by age group? Individ Clinical areas are doing their own rollout

Why’s this country in lockdown? Ppl gather that’s what they do. Elderly and vulnerable having haircuts, meeting up, living their normal lives. This age bracket for the vaccine is great and all, but open up for ffs!

I have asthma and have high blood pressure but apparently I’m not high risk . Yet I know people who have been vaccinated already with no underlying health problems VaccinesForAsthmatics vaccination

My wife 55, Herts, vaccinated, friends 53 & 55 Essex, vaccinated, my bro 3 years my junior, in Kent, offered it & friend 16-64 risk told wait till end of month? Press/Gov are clinging to this idea it’s a roll out by age group? Individ Clinical areas are doing their own rollout.

Government, BBC and NHS have been pushing this for months. Why the change?

Good news.

Booked today in West Sussex 👏👏👏👏

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I’ve never been so pleased to get a vaccination, first one 20th March, second on 5th June. Cyprus we’ll be there this year!

Looking forward to being offered mine, and then saying no 👍🏻

The vaccine Russian roulette juggernaut keeps on rolling

Side effects hmm and been well for 12 months 🤔

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Both jabs booked!!

Very much depends on where you live. We have no big vaccination centres in Northumberland. Our locality are still vaccinating 16-64 Vulnerable. The 60-64 year olds haven’t been vaccinated yet. It may be on offer, but there is no vaccine.

I'm in group 6 and still waiting...

Edging closer to my slot ! Roll on I say 👍

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So where did this age bracket come from? The next age after 60 was 55 .... change is as they see fit .... disgraceful .... shame on you NHSEnglandMedia NHSuk NHS

Excitedly waiting to book my vaccine only to find that group 8 has suddenly changed from 55 & over to 56 & over. I’m 55 anyone got an explanation? I started in group 6 (asthma), got bumped to group 8 (age 55) and now appear to be in group 9. JVCI and GP say I am in group 8!!!!

Hurry up!

How does it work, do I just concentrate on the superpower I want as I'm being vaccinated?

One more step to being back to normal, who else is starting to see that tiny bit of hope

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