If you are an unpaid carer over the age of 16 you are now eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccine.
The jabs, which help improve the protection given by your first two vaccinations, are being offered on the NHS for people most at risk from COVID-19 who have had a 2nd dose of a vaccine at least 6 months ago.
This includes:
*people aged 50 and over
*people who live and work in care homes
*frontline health and social care workers
*people aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19
*people aged 16 and over who are a main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19
*people aged 16 and over who live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis).
16-17 year olds (who are caring) should get 2 vaccinations, this is different guidance to their peer group (1 vaccination).
The Carers Trust has issued a Frequently Asked Questions page, while Sheffield Carers Centre has issued Covid 19 Information For Carers
The NHS will issue invitations directly to you if you are an eligible carer via text message and/or letters. You may also receive reminders. However when you are contacted, it is up to you to book the appointment.
If you have become an unpaid carer since spring 2020, contact your GP practice and ask that they record your carer status on your records.
