Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the rollout of fourth doses of the covid-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people will start; and whether people will be able to use receipt of a letter from NHS England confirming their immunocompromised status as proof of the need for a fourth dose at vaccination centres.

Individuals who are severely immunosuppressed can currently access a booster or fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if they have already completed their initial, three dose vaccination schedule at least three months ago. A general practitioner (GP) or hospital specialist will invite those eligible for this dose. Those who have received a letter from their GP or hospital specialist can also attend a walk-in vaccination site. Any patient who has not yet been invited but may be eligible for a fourth dose should contact their consultant or GP.