Helping you keep well Search Terms Search Menu Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Posted on August 12, 2021 The Covid-19 Vaccination Programme The NHS is now offering vaccines to everyone aged 12 and over. Those aged 12 to 15 are being invited for a Covid vaccination via their schools and not their GP (with the exception of clinically extremely vulnerable youngsters in that age group and those who may be home-schooled or not attending school). Youngsters aged 16-17 are also now being offered a second dose of the vaccine. If you are aged 40 and over you can get a third ‘booster’ vaccination. You can have your booster jab no sooner than 6 months after your second dose. (You can book your ‘booster’ 5 months after your second dose to receive it at after 6 months) You will be invited by your GP surgery or can book through the National Booking Service or by calling 119. You can also get a booster at one of our walk-in centres but if you haven’t got a booked appointment you will have to prove your eligibility and may have to wait until those booked in have had theirs. It will also depend on supplies of the vaccine as to whether you can get it on the day. You can find out how to get your vaccine at nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by phoning 119. If you are eligible but are not able to book through the national booking service, you can speak to your GP. Please click here to get the latest advice from the NHS: Coronavirus (COVID-19) booster vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk) If you receive an invitation, please do act on it as soon as possible so that you can join the millions of others who are helping to protect themselves and others, and continue our progress back towards normal life. If you already have an appointment over the coming weeks, whether for your first or second dose, this remains in place and it’s really important that you attend it as planned. Don’t worry if you’ve lost or misplaced the card you were given after your first dose – you can still get your second dose without it. If you’re having difficulties travelling to a vaccination site in the borough then you may be able to book a return journey from your home with Doncaster Community Transport (Leger Bus). Please check by calling them on 01302 342400. https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/journeyplanning/Door-2-Door Millions of people are already benefiting from protection from the virus and this has contributed to the dramatic falls in hospitalisations and deaths from the virus but infection rates are still rising in many areas. NHS staff are still having to work hard to deliver the largest vaccination drive in our history, at the same time as providing care for everyone who needs it. So we need the public to continue to play their part too: Please attend your booked appointments at exactly the time you’re asked to. We have recently had scores of people who’ve failed to attend appointments across Doncaster – so if you can’t make it, please let us know You can find a list of drop-in clinics on our website where you can attend for your first or second dose without an appointment; And whether you have had your vaccine or not, please continue to follow guidance and frequently wash your hands to control the virus and save lives. Please continue to wear face coverings and socially distance when attending any vaccination appointments or visiting any healthcare settings such as GP surgeries, hospitals, care home or pharmacies. Confused about self-testing? Here’s a short video with some clear advice and guidance on which tests to take and when: Frequently Asked Questions To read some of the common questions and answers about the vaccine and ongoing programme, please visit our dedicated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) webpage. If you have a specific query which is not included in the FAQs above, please use this contact form, thank you. Vaccination Fraud Warning Coronavirus vaccines are only available via the NHS and the vaccine is free of charge. At no point will you be asked to pay. Please remember: The NHS will never ask you for your bank account or card details. The NHS will never ask you for your PIN or banking password. The NHS will never arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine. The NHS will never ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport, driving licence, bills or pay slips. If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email you have received, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to the number 7726 which is free of charge. If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk. Information about attending vaccination appointments When you attend for your vaccination: Please do not arrive more than 5-10 minutes before your appointment time. If you do, people may have to queue for longer in poor weather or hot weather and social distancing becomes more difficult. Have your NHS Number or invitation letter with you as it will make it quicker to check you in for your appointment. Your NHS number appears on various NHS documents and letters you may have received related to your healthcare or medications. You can also look it up on the Find My NHS Number service online. You do not need to have a NHS number to be vaccinated however it does speed up your appointment. Please wear practical clothing so it’s easy to access your upper arm. Wearing a short sleeve t-shirt as your bottom layer of clothing is recommended. But during the cold weather, please do wrap up warm to protect you from the weather before and after your vaccine. If you are nervous or don’t like needles, let the person giving you your vaccine know so they can support you. Remember to wear a face-covering while travelling to, from and during your appointment and maintain social distancing at all times. You should also wash or sanitise your hands before and afterwards. If the weather is hot, please take refreshments with you in case you have to queue at a drop-in clinic, and it’s advisable to eat and/or drink something before you attend for your jab. Helpful Resources Public Health England leaflets and videos Below are some Covid-19 vaccination information leaflets published by Public Health England, more can be found on their webpage: COVID-19 vaccine information for older adults COVID-19 vaccine information for healthcare workers COVID-19 vaccine leaflet: what to expect COVID-19 vaccine information leaflet for Children & Young People Easy Read COVID-19 vaccination information There is also a COVID-19 vaccination video guide available for older adults in British Sign Language. Public Health England also have a suite of COVID-19 explainer videos to answer some of the frequently asked questions about the types of vaccines, eligibility, safety, at-risk groups, rollout, intervals, common side effects, importance of two doses and who needs the vaccine. One of the videos is linked below and features Dr Mary Ramsay, head of Immunisation at Public Health England. You can see more of these by visiting our webpage here or their YouTube channel. NCT Vaccine Q&A Video The National Childbirth Trust have put common questions about the vaccine during pregnancy and breastfeeding to an expert panel from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, the NHS and Public Health England. You may find this helpful if you are thinking about getting the vaccination and pregnant or breastfeeding. CovidVaxFacts.info Website Covidvaxfacts.info is a website designed to support the public in making their decisions about having a COVID-19 vaccine. It has been developed by independent experts to address the most common questions raised by the public and seeks not just to present the facts, but ‘have a conversation’. The team behind the site believes that having a vaccine is a choice and that the public should be provided with the information it needs to make an informed decision. Support and resources for BAME Communities A COVID-19 vaccination guide for older adults leaflet is available in a range of languages, including Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog and Turkish. Please click here to view them. The British Islamic Medical Association website contains a ‘one stop shop’ on debunking myths surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine which you may find helpful. There are also links to webinars featuring expert speakers who discuss coronavirus and the vaccine. The Big Leaf Foundation website has lots of written translations of NHS and World Health Organisation advice surrounding COVID-19 and the vaccine in several languages. They also have lots of information about the dangers of fake news stories and misinformation. The Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO) website has a comprehensive collection of resources for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, including links to information about the vaccine. We are working with partners across Doncaster to ensure that BAME communities are informed and encouraged to have the COVID-19 vaccination. Healthwatch have a collection of videos you can watch featuring health professionals and patients from various community groups from across Doncaster. Get Involved Our approach to engagement Community and Patient Engagement Health Ambassadors Patient Participation Groups Newsletters Surveys Talking Points NHS 70 Engaging with carers Engaging with veterans Join us for our very first virtual Annual General Meeting Accessibility Make our website accessible to you. Latest News Public urged to protect themselves from Covid-19 ahead of the Festive Bank Holiday period. 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