Concerns raised over missing Covid vaccination letters - here's what you should do...
People in their 40s and those due their second jag may be affected
Last updated 13th May 2021
A problem with the national scheduling system's being blamed for a delay in some people receiving their Covid vaccination letters.
There are fears it could lead to patients not receiving their blue envelope until AFTER their appointment date.
The issue's been flagged up by NHS Borders, but because it works with the National Scheduling system - which creates the files to send out the invites - the worry is the problem could be nationwide.
People in their 40s, and anyone who received their first dose before April the 1st still awaiting confirmation of their follow-up appointment, are being urged to call the national Covid helpline on 0800 030 8013, to check when they're due to receive their jag.
A spokesperson for NHS Borders said: “We are aware that there is a delay in some Borders people receiving their vaccination invite letter in the post (blue envelope) which means that some people who are due to be vaccinated soon may not have received their appointment details yet.
"NHS Borders works with the National Scheduling system to create files for people to be invited. The national system then leads on getting these files to the printers and into the post.
"We are currently vaccinating people in the 40-49 years age group for their first doses, as well as second doses for people who had their first dose around 10-12 weeks ago.
"Please call the national helpline 0800 030 8013 to get your appointment details if you are aged 40-49 and are awaiting your first dose appointment; (or) you received your first appointment by blue envelope, had your first vaccination before April the 1st and are now awaiting your second dose."