"Back to normal by Christmas"

[Romilly]

Yes, - snap, we always have them at our local Pharmacy too.

Saves hanging around in GP’s waiting rooms

Mind you, I think they make you hang around outside now!

Romilly.

[Maiden Stone]

I think therefore it is better that politicians should confirm the uncertainty, and give reasons why it is difficult to say what exactly is expected to happen.

This would actually be more helpful than slogans which simply cause confusion and doubt and are then - as indicated here - contradicted afterwards.

A politician (same party) criticised government this week for continuing to use campaign language. There's no room for doubt in a political campaign.
I did something normal yesterday - went inside a supermarket for the first time in months.

[jillruss]

Yes, - snap, we always have them at our local Pharmacy too.

Saves hanging around in GP’s waiting rooms

Mind you, I think they make you hang around outside now!

Romilly.

Do you have to make an appointment with the pharmacist or can you just 'walk in'? Also, do you have to pay if not getting it at your GP's?

I ask because, if my GP sticks to the old arrangements (they usually put notices up giving so many dates when you can go in and get the jab i.e. a free for all). I did that twice: once on a Saturday morning when I was the only one about, straight in and out, which then spoiled me for expecting it to be like that the next time when there was a waiting room full of people coughing and spluttering - no thanks! Now I either get it when I have one of my 6 monthly check ups or I don't bother.

If a jab at a pharmaciy is less 'crowded' then I'll take that over my GP any day.

[groom]

I don't see how they will be able to do it the old way, Jillruss. Most GPs still aren't doing face to face appointments unless really necessary and then its usually one in and one out. They are really going to have to rethink how they do them.

[Redroger]

Two points:
1) I always go early, that way I get a cleaner sharper needle.
2) it should be compulsory with certified medical exceptions only.

[IgorStrav]

I don't see how they will be able to do it the old way, Jillruss. Most GPs still aren't doing face to face appointments unless really necessary and then its usually one in and one out. They are really going to have to rethink how they do them.

In line with my earlier post, in which I explained in detail for Jillruss the arrangements for my blood test, which were very different from previous visits.

GP surgeries will vary, of course, but they will all be thinking about how to give these very important vaccinations in safety for all those involved, both on the receiving and administering end.

[Redroger]

A friend of mine was told by the hospital that he should get an urgent bloodtest. He has been unable to arrange this either through his GP or at the hospital. Is this becoming widespread?

[IgorStrav]

A friend of mine was told by the hospital that he should get an urgent bloodtest. He has been unable to arrange this either through his GP or at the hospital. Is this becoming widespread?

Wasn't for my blood test, which was in late June.  No comments about it at all, and the arrangements were safety conscious and effective

Has the GP or the hospital been able to offer any suggestions as to how a blood test might be administered, if it is an urgent matter?

[Maiden Stone]

Two points:
1) I always go early, that way I get a cleaner sharper needle.
2) it should be compulsory with certified medical exceptions only.

1st point reminds me of waiting in line at school for what may have been diphtheria vaccination.
2nd point will annoy anti-vac's. What about personal choice?
From what I've heard on news, vulnerable people will be priority, then over 65's.