OUR READERS unanimously agreed with political figures, that unpaid carers, such as those supporting disabled relatives, should be given the Covid-19 vaccine. A plea has been issued to see unpaid carers on the priority list for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. Mayor of Workington Janet King has backed the appeal which was first issued by the Liberal Democrat Party. The mayor said: “A lot of carers are living with people who are shielding so it’s really important for those people to get it.” Workington’s mayor is a passionate supporter of the West Cumbria Carers charity. Although some young people are looking after a disabled or ill vulnerable relative, they may be one of the last to receive the vaccine.
A PLEA has been issued to see unpaid carers on the priority list for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. Mayor of Workington Janet King has backed the appeal which was first issued by the Liberal Democrat Party. The mayor said: “A lot of carers are living with people who are shielding so it’s really important for those people to get it.” Workington s mayor is a passionate supporter of the West Cumbria Carers charity. Although some young people are looking after a disabled or ill vulnerable relative, they may be one of the last to receive the vaccine. Mrs King said: “The young carers are probably not eligible because of their age.”