Twelve weeks on, Mum still hasn't been called for second jab!

Try ringing 119. We were going to do that, then a text came through to book. This is being done instead of phone calls for those who can receive them this way.

I was very grateful when my GP practice phoned to arrange 1st jab at end of January, and will wait patiently for 2nd jab, which I realise may be a while, but 'm better off than people in many other countries, including the EU.

Please read the full thread properly - the surgery has basically said to OP’s mum ‘we don’t know when we’ll be able to give you the second jab, go away’

I was contacted through GP for first jab and at appointment was given card with appointment on for second jab, 12 weeks to the minute!

Originally it was 3 weeks between first and second jab but was changed to twelve weeks in order to vaccinate the maximum number once.
If your mum has already reached the twelfth week after her first shot, I'd be making noises.

The mass vaccination centres usually book both appointments at the same time.
Could you talk to her surgery? Is it possible to have the second jab at a centre rather than waiting for the surgery?
When I booked mine online there were numerous slots available for both jabs.
You’re given a card with the vaccine details so I assume it’s fairly straightforward to ensure the correct second jab is available.
I would definitely ring and have a discussion about expected time scales and possible alternatives.
It’s unfair on your mum and no doubt she will be feeling disappointed, let down and frustrated. It just delays everything when she was probably expecting to feel safer and therefore more positive about the future.
Maybe you could tell the surgery that she is getting depressed?

I had my first dose after receiving a text from my GP. At the vaccination centre they told me they would be in touch regarding my second jab. My husband had exactly the same experience.
I became aware that those people who’d booked online via the NHS website had also got dates for their second vaccine. Yesterday I went on the website and was able to book second jabs for my husband and myself. I suggest you give that a go. Good luck!

My cousin in Yorkshire was due his second jab the other week, 12 weeks after the first dose, and had his appointment cancelled due to a lack of the vaccine. It's worrying as when does the first dose stop giving protection?

suziewoozie

Mooney59

Go on the nhs website and book it

My understanding is that the nhs website is for booking first jabs and at the same time making a booking for the second one. Anyone share my understanding ?

yes, its a different stream and setup from the Gp vaccinations, you can't just go on there and book a second jab and the system will "know" that you have had a first jab. The NHS couldn't make one plan for all. As I explained, GP's are contractors and not employees of the NHS. It has been up to them how they manage their rollout, some have chosen not to do it at all.

I am sure I heard on TV this morning to just go online and book.

Try booking yourself, my husband did. Google for booking site but you will need your NHS number

yes the way it works is that National hubs run directly through the NHS book both appointments at once. GP run centres book one appointment at a time because GP's aren't NHS employed but are contractors who can run things as they choose. Your Mum should definitely be chasingh her GP HARD

Mooney59

Go on the nhs website and book it

My understanding is that the nhs website is for booking first jabs and at the same time making a booking for the second one. Anyone share my understanding ?

So in other words, just like usual, instead of making one plan for all, and sticking to it, they are all over the shop! Give that number a ring MamaCaz, the one Matt Hancock quoted on coronavirus update, was it 119? For the vulnerable who think they've been missed out, or 'not done' yet?it certainly can't harm to try.Or if they can't help, ring her G.P.'s surgery, especially if you live nearby, as if they've some 'leftover' at end of a day& you can get her round there they might do it.(mention that you can do so if that's the case)?Good Luck.

Sorry not wax, should be one.

Are you sure second one wax to be done only 3 weeks after first? The norm is 12 weeks. Would check either with GP or Health Trust as to schedule.

Go on the nhs website and book it

Not where I am (London Borough). Had first jab end Feb and was told I would be contacted with appt for 2nd jab.

Thanks suzie

It was 3 weeks to start with then changed to 12 ( maximum) to give more people the first jab. It can be less than 12 weeks depending on local circumstances including supplies. My dd is getting her second in just under 11 weeks ( nhs).

I thought the interval between vaccinations was 12 weeks not three weeks?

tickingbird

When I had my first the second was automatically booked. No waiting to be called.

As said above, this varies. Generally the mass centres automatically booked the second jab as that’s how the system was set up ( let’s hope it works) and generally GP surgeries didn’t. My guess is their software couldn’t be upgraded in time to do this en masse

When I had my first the second was automatically booked. No waiting to be called.

Let us know how you get on. My MP is a wet fish but I know there are good ones?

I had my first late January .and just had my second on Tuesday 6 weeks .
Might depend on the area