The Daily Telegraph has reported "More than 300,000 housebound Britons are yet to receive booster vaccines as GPs opt out of home visits"
Responding to the report, Homecare Association CEO Dr Jane Townson said:
It is disappointing to learn that some of those at highest risk from COVID-19, who are unable to travel to get their booster jab, are not receiving the support they require to protect themselves.
As well as people officially deemed house-bound, there are others with conditions such as dementia, who may also struggle to travel to vaccination centres, and need help to access vaccines at home.
Obtaining a booster jab is a vital line of defence against coronavirus, particularly with highly transmissible variants such as Omicron. We urgently call on the Government to provide the infrastructure required, so that those unable to travel for health reasons are able to access a booster vaccine as soon as possible.
