compulsory for care home staff in england who work with older people. it's expected that workers will have 16 weeks to get a jab, or face losing theirjobs. ministers are said to be concerned about the low take—up of the vaccine in some areas, and consultations will also start on bringing in the same rule for other health and care staff. the decision is expected to be announced in the next few days. james reynolds reports. staff in adult care homes look after the people most likely to die from covid—19. more than 80% of workers have already been vaccinated. the rest now face a choice — get the jab or give up theirjob. the government says the move to make vaccination compulsory will save lives. it says there is precedent for this. surgeons, for example, are required to get the hepatitis b vaccine. but for some in the social care sector, an ultimatum is simply too blunt.