Carers now priority group 6 for COVID vaccinations
Covid Vaccine for unpaid carers
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises that the first priorities for any COVID-19 vaccination programme should be “the prevention of COVID-19 mortality and the protection of health and social care staff and systems”.
- Unpaid carers under the age of 65 will be prioritised in Group 6 for the COVID-19 vaccine. Carers aged 65 and above will be able to access the vaccine earlier under the initial groupings.
- This prioritisation recognises the important role carers play in supporting those they care for and the health and social care system.
- JCVI will continue to monitor vaccine data and approvals and update their advice where necessary
