Archives for March, 2021

A number of high-profile charities have backed calls from the government and the NHS to encourage vulnerable people to get their Covid-19 vaccination. As the rollout progresses, those in priority group 6 are now being invited to book an appointment for their vaccine. This group includes people who have learning disabilities and those with underlying […]

The UK vaccine rollout is continuing to press on at speed, as people aged 56-59 receive invitations for their first injection. As part of the next phase of the rollout, which will target all over 50s, individuals aged 56 and over will receive an invitation this week. The government is hoping to vaccinate everyone over […]

The UK’s vaccine rollout is to continue with age as the top priority. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has confirmed that the next phase of the rollout will begin with 40-50-year-olds. There had been speculation that some groups would be prioritised according to occupation, but the JCVI has specified age groups, rather […]