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"Frustrating process"

About: Central Vaccination Service - Perth & Kinross

(as a service user),

My partner is immunocompromised and received a letter offering her a flu jab. On the letter it stated that anyone staying at the same address would be eligible to receive the flu jab too. I duly applied by phone and mentioned the reason for my application, and was given an appointment. I received an email the day before to remind me of my appointment and later the same day, a phone call to check my eligibility. It was confirmed that I was eligible and should keep my appointment. 

On arriving at the inoculation centre I was ushered to one side and asked to answer the same questions again to have my eligibility approved.

I was only doing what was asked of me, to protect my partner but this process was frustrating and left me feeling like a fraud. 

This system desperately needs to be streamlined, which would not only save time and much needed NHS cash, but it should be a far better experience for the user.

I would add that the people that I spoke to on the phone and in person were very friendly and our conversations were always pleasant.

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Response from Katy Vickers, NHS Tayside 4 months ago
Katy Vickers
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 04/12/2024 at 12:21
Published on Care Opinion at 12:21


Thank you for your feedback on the process, as a team we are always keen to respond and improve on our processes. We realise and appreciate the difficulties faced when self booking appointments. Our vaccinators must ensure eligibility of citizens whilst in clinic to ensure vaccine criteria is met. Unfortunately we do not have access to this information beforehand.

I am sorry you felt that your experience was poor, we will take on all of your feedback and work towards improving this process. Thanks again for your feedback

Many thanks

Katy

Senior Charge Nurse

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