Yesterday evening, Matt Hancock announced a change of government tactics in a Downing Street press conference.

The health secretary said people 70+ who have not been contacted for the vaccine to do so now.

Until now, people were instructed not to contact the NHS regarding vaccination appointments, but instead wait until they were invited.

It was feared a flood of enquiries would overwhelm the system.

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The Falmouth Health Centre Practice

Despite the health secretary's announcement, if you are with the practice the advice is still to wait.

A spokesperson said:

"We are aware that the news is now reporting that Matt Hancock is advising that patients contact the NHS if you are over 70 and haven't yet had your Covid vaccine.

"Please don't ring us, we are contacting patients as soon as we have spaces/vaccine clinics."

Click here to see more from The Falmouth Health Centre Practice.

Penryn Surgery

Penryn Surgery announced spaces available for its patients 70+ in this weeks vaccination clinics.

A spokesperson for the surgery said:

"If you are aged 70 or over, or have a relative over 70 who is yet to have their 1st vaccination (and are registered as a patient at Penryn) please contact reception to book your vaccination.

"If you are under 70 please don't contact the surgery, there won't be vaccine 'going to waste'."

Click here to see more information from Penryn Surgery.

Trescobeas Surgery

Trescobeas Surgery is still urging patients to wait, the latest advice being:

"We are asking all patients please do not call or email in regarding covid vaccinations we will be in touch with you."

Click here to see more from Trescobeas Surgery.

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