DEVON County Council is urging carers to get vaccinated highlighting that if you are a carer and you are unwell, who is going to look after the person you’re caring for? 

The same is true with the Covid-19 vaccinations and booster.

Taking precautions that help keep you safe, means you’re well enough to help someone else. And any temporary side-effect of the jab is far outweighed by the benefit of not becoming seriously unwell with coronavirus. 

As a carer, you are eligible for priority treatment.

The government has provided a letter for carers to take to their vaccination appointment.

That means that you will be fast-tracked through any queue, so that you can return to your caring role as quickly as possible. 

You can receive a copy of that letter from Devon Carers.

Contact their helpline on 03456 434 435 or email: [email protected]. 

If you need help to organise your vaccination, including arranging an appointment at a time to suit you, fast tracking your appointment to get you home more quickly or arranging transport so you can get there and back, please contact the Devon Vaccine Support Team by email or call 01752 398836.