I'm worried about my brother getting the vaccine, he's on the ECV list but getting the flu jab this year was impossible and I don't know how to rectify it to make sure he isn't missed out for the coronavirus vaccine when it's his turn. Our GP wasn't dealing with flu this year so kept referring you to the local NHS board but they just referred you back to the GP. The NHS and (I'm assuming the GP) are aware of his condition as he received a letter from the NHS in November saying that they know there's a delay but he would receive a letter with an appointment in a few weeks for himself and any household contacts to receive a flu jab, it's now January and it still hasn't arrived. He's also been getting all the shielding letters. I managed to get one by going to a pharmacy a few miles away but definitely felt that they didn't quite believe me being eligible, maybe because i'm under 30?
I'm totally confused. I received a letter this morning about Covid vaccine priority. It indicates that "unpaid carers" will have priority but I don't know what classes as an "unpaid" carer (I'm not on a salary but I do get Carers Allowance).
I telephoned the Covid helpline to ask them and the guy didn't have a clue!
From reading this thread I see someone else has mentioned that people in receipt of Carer's Allowance will get priority?
Does anyone have a definitive answer on this?
Many thanks