How people aged over 45 can get a Covid-19 vaccine at Loughborough Hospital this week

Everyone aged over 45 can book an appointment for their first dose, with the hospital having slots free as soon as tomorrow (Wednesday 14th April).

It comes after the government's target for offering a first vaccine dose to priority groups one to nine was reached three days early.

The trust which runs the hospital tweeted there were appointments available for first doses this week.

At the time of writing an appointment could be made as early 8:40 tomorrow (Wednesday 14th April) morning.

To book a slot at Loughborough Hospital visit this link and follow the process below: https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/leicesterc19v.php

Please note there are lots of first dose vaccination slots at our Loughborough hospital ⬇️ https://t.co/ln5wj1Qiee

— Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (@LPTnhs) April 13, 2021

The booking process

• Click on ‘Book an appointment’ next to your chosen vaccination site
• If you are asked for a pin, enter CovidVL19
• Register as a new user – Please ensure you enter your NHS number (if you do not know this, click here to find it).
• Pick the patient option on the form and fill in your details. If you are a member of the public please ignore all references to ‘staff’ or ’employer’ and write the word ‘Patient’ in all fields related to employment.
• Choose a date and time for your initial vaccination. The system will automatically generate a second slot.

Photo ID and proof of eligibility will be needed on arrival and if you unable to provide these you will be turned away

To book an appointment elsewhere visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

Last week, the Moderna vaccine became the third jab - along with the AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines - to begin being used in the UK.

On Tuesday the NHS in England will also begin to use it.

The UK has purchased 17 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, enough for 8.5 million people, while it has also secured access to 40 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

The government has said that this month will be focused on delivering second doses to those who have already had one jab.

In the UK, there has been a warning of a significant reduction in weekly vaccine supplies this month.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has previously pointed to delays in the supply of five million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from India, as well as a need to retest a batch of 1.7 million vaccine doses.