Two-thirds of all adults – more than 35 million people have now received at least one dose of covid-19 vaccination. Over 17 million have also received their second jab, giving longer and stronger protection.
Vaccine availability for all groups remains the same as our last update. First doses are available for everyone in priority groups 1-10, with the 40-44-year-old group the most recent to become eligible.
If you are aged 40 or over (or will turn 40 before 1 July), follow the link to book your covid-19 vaccination appointment.
The latest figures can be found on the Government vaccine dashboard.
All appointments for those aged 40-49 are being scheduled through the national booking system, with appointments at the mass vaccinations sites – the nearest being Centre for Life in Newcastle (details in our vaccines FAQ). You will be able to book your first and second vaccination appointments at the same time,
We can’t access this booking system through the practice, so would ask patients to book themselves and please not contact us.
Clinics for second doses are released weekly and will be 11-12 weeks after your first dose. We are continuing to recalling patients for their second jabs who received their first in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd February.
Status by Group:
All current statuses, availability and actions are shown below, with changes in bold with asterisks.
| Priority | Group | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care Home residents and carers | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine 2nd dose: These are scheduled through care homes |
| 2 | 80+, Front line health workers | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine. Contact us if you have not (appointments may not be immediately available) 2nd dose: Patients who had their first vaccinations in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd February are being contacted to schedule their second jab. Read the step-by-step guide to booking. |
| 3 | Aged 75-79 | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine. Contact us if you have not (appointments may not be immediately available) 2nd dose: Patients who had their first vaccinations in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd February are being contacted to schedule their second jab. Read the step-by-step guide to booking. |
| 4 | Aged 70-74 | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine. Contact us if you have not (appointments may not be immediately available) 2nd dose: Patients who had their first vaccinations in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd February are being contacted to schedule their second jab. Read the step-by-step guide to booking. |
| 5 | Aged 65-69 | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine. Contact us if you have not (appointments may not be immediately available) 2nd dose: Patients who had their first vaccinations in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd February are being contacted to schedule their second jab. Read the step-by-step guide to booking. |
| 6 | Aged 16-64 with health conditions | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine. Contact us if you have not (appointments may not be immediately available) 2nd dose: Patients who had their first vaccinations in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd February are being contacted to schedule their second jab. Read the step-by-step guide to booking. |
| 7 | Aged 60-64 | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine. Contact us if you have not (appointments may not be immediately available) 2nd dose: Patients who had their first vaccinations in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd February are being contacted to schedule their second jab. Read the step-by-step guide to booking. |
| 8 | Aged 55-59 | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine. Contact us if you have not (appointments may not be immediately available). 2nd dose: These will be scheduled 11-12 weeks after the first. |
| 9 | Aged 50-54 | Yes | 1st dose: All patients have been offered the vaccine. Contact us if you have not (appointments may not be immediately available). 2nd dose: These will be scheduled 11-12 weeks after the first. |
| 10 | Aged 40-49 | Yes | Anyone aged 40, or who will turn 40 before 1 July 2021 can now book through the national covid vaccine booking system. |
| 11 | Aged 30-39 | Wait | None |
| 12 | Aged 18-30 | Wait | None |
Additional Information (Updated 10/05/21)
- * We are contacting patients who had their first jab in the weeks beginning 15th and 22nd February about their second dose.
- 40-Year-olds now eligible to book through the national system.
- Step-by-step instructions on booking your second vaccine.
- Public Health England has released new guidance on the AstraZeneca vaccine. Find out more about the AZ vaccine here.
- New clinics for second doses are released a week in advance and will follow the order of the first dose clinics.
- If you came to a short notice appointment for your first jab, you should have submitted a short notice form. If you haven’t, please contact us as soon as possible. Those who came to short notice appointments will be contacted by NGPS directly about their second vaccine.
- A virtual booking system is in place. Read our post from 19th March for information.
- If you’re attempting to book at a mass site and are being given locations outside of Newcastle and can’t travel, either keep trying as availability will change, or wait to be contacted by us.
- For information on second doses and the process for adult carers, please look at our earlier post at this link.