Vaccination priority groups

[LizzieL]

And if Test and Trace say you have to self-isolate because you have been identified as a contact of someone who has tested positive, you have to, irrespective of whether you have been vaccinated. So if a teacher had been vaccinated and a member of their household tested positive, they wouldn't be able to go to work anyway.

[groom]

As said previously it appears that teachers are no more likely to test positive than other people in their age range so no real argument for them to be vaccinated as a priority.

Pheno

I agree, they are no more likely to test positive, however, if just one does, it means that perhaps a whole year group of 120 children have to self isolate. That in turn, especially with younger children, means that a parent has to take more time off work. My friend's son was out of school more than he was in before Christmas, as different members of staff tested positive.

[candleflame]

In England, folk age 56 and above can now book online - source nhs website.

[jc26red]

In England, folk age 56 and above can now book online - source nhs website.

And younger people with underlying conditions... my youngest daughter is getting hers on the 20th and her husband on the 17th, both have eligible conditions.

[ReadyDale]

In England, folk age 56 and above can now book online - source nhs website.

Unless you are lucky enough to live in an area with weird demographics, in which case you were "done" weeks ago

[LizzieL]

In England, folk age 56 and above can now book online - source nhs website.

Unless you are lucky enough to live in an area with weird demographics, in which case you were "done" weeks ago

Or an area where there are a lot in the older age group.
This was announced the same day as my brother (60 - 64 group) got his invitation letter.

[PaulineJ]

You can make your booking now if you have reached 56y of age, even if you are still awaiting the letter.
All you need is your name and NHS number. I was offered an appointment in 2.5 weeks time

Pauline

[Milliepede]

Was it miles away Pauline?

When my husband looked online the nearest place offered was 34 miles. 

[jo1962]

Booked mine for Tuesday. Also booked second one at the time of booking first one.  If I had waited for an invitation from my GP I would have had to travel 12 miles. Booking online I only have to travel half a mile to the nearest vaccination centre.