THE NHS is inviting all people aged between 56 and 59 years old to book their Covid-19 vaccinations from today as the rollout continues at speed.

Letters to 850,000 people began going through letterboxes yesterday with another 850,000 due to be delivered on Monday as the Covid vaccine rollout moves on to the next priority group.

The latest invites are being sent out as more than 80 per cent of 65 to 69-year-olds have taken up the offer of a jab so far.

More than 21.3 million people have had at least one dose across the UK so far, and in England the figure is 18m, more than a third of the adult population.

Dr Nikki Kanani, NHS national medical director for primary care, said: “The NHS vaccine programme is committed to protecting the country against coronavirus and it is testament to our incredible staff that we can now move on to the next age group.

“We must not forget that our success in vaccinating more than 18 million people is down to careful planning and the hard work of those staff.

“The vaccines are both safe and effective, so if anybody who is eligible but hasn’t been vaccinated yet, I’d urge them to go online or call 119 and get themselves booked in.”

Once you've received your letter you can go to the national booking service online to arrange a jab at a convenient time and location, and this can also be done by calling 119.

Matt Hancock, Health and Care Secretary, added: “The NHS vaccination programme is in full swing and more than 21 million of the most at-risk people have already received their first dose.

“This includes more than 90 per cent of those aged 65 and over and almost nine in 10 people who are clinically extremely vulnerable.

“It’s an extraordinary feat and we remain on track to offer a first vaccine to all adults by July 31.

"We are now inviting people aged 56 to 59 to get their jabs and I urge everyone eligible to come forward as soon as possible.”

People are asked to avoid arriving early for their jabs to avoid queues, and everyone is given a health status check and pre-vaccination assessment before they have their jab.

These are the locations in the Bradford district where you can receive a vaccine:

  • Bradford Royal Infirmary
  • Jacob's Well
  • Barkerend Health Centre
  • Canalside Healthcare Centre
  • Long Lee Surgery
  • Low Moor Surgery
  • Shipley Health Centre
  • Skipton Hospital
  • The Ridge
  • Whetley Medical Centre
  • Windhill Green Emerald Suite
  • Woodroyd Medical Practice
  • Rimmington's Pharmacy