Cheshire's NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, the body responsible for rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine, is urging residents aged 65 and over to arrange their first dose via the online booking system rather than waiting for news from their GP.

This is because GP practices are currently focussing on the vaccination of people aged 16-64 who are clinically vulnerable, potentially creating a long wait for over-65s.

If you are aged 65 and over and haven't yet had your coronavirus vaccine you can do this now by contacting the national booking service or by calling 119.

By contacting the national booking service you will gain access to flexible appointments at other local vaccination services 7 days per week from 9am – 11pm.