@jinksy300363 @iJezabella (2/4) The current recommendations are that the most vulnerable individuals in society are prioritised, particularly those who are most likely to die from severe COVID-19 infection. We have focused on vaccines that are expected to generate an immune response among the over 65’s….

@jinksy300363 (1/4) The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) are the independent experts who advise the Government on which vaccine/s the UK should use and provide advice on who should be offered the vaccination first. from http://twitter.com/NHSuk/status/1342751219320823808

@alison1001 Hi Alison. The UK operates a system of informed consent for vaccinations. Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases however it is up to individuals to decide whether they want to receive a vaccine or not. There’s more info here: https://t.co/jKMHsJHocp…

@warningshout Hi Marse. Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect against ill health. It’s much safer for your immune system to learn this through vaccination than by catching the diseases and treating them and can often protect you for many years….

@NachosDad 3/3 matter how difficult: ● Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans ● Or text Shout to 85258 to speak to a trained volunteer. We hope this helps. from http://twitter.com/NHSuk/status/1342557218630201345

@NachosDad 2/3 refer yourself directly to an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) online. For more info visit: https://t.co/84NKosPjP7 Also, the following free listening services offer confidential advice from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that’s troubling you, no from http://twitter.com/NHSuk/status/1342557119535525892

@NachosDad 1/3 Hi Dan. We’re so sorry to hear that you waited two weeks for an appointment and were only able to speak to your GP for 90 seconds. Talking therapies are available for free on the NHS. You will need to be registered with…

Vaccines are only made available to the public after meeting strict safety and effectiveness criteria. Find out more about why vaccination is safe and important: https://t.co/MPCevFDvuc https://t.co/0dGmqvPAJ0 from http://twitter.com/NHSuk/status/1342538097288859648

NHS talking therapies can help if you’ve not been feeling yourself lately and you’re finding it hard to cope. Talking is often the best way to start feeling better. It’s never too late to begin. Your GP can refer you or you can refer yourself…

@xxtopbrickxxx It is considered unlikely at this stage that the vaccine will prove to be ineffective against this variant. However, we are looking closely at this variant and will know more in the coming weeks. from http://twitter.com/NHSuk/status/1342506087791144961