tring Posted January 21, 2021 #2876 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, arlowood said: BTW does anyone know if you can book consecutive time slots when you go online. I want to avoid booking my time slot then finding that when I revisit the site to book my wife's test, the only time slots are at significant differences from mine. A minor quibble I know in the great scheme of things but I would be interested to know if any others have knowledge. We would very much like to know the answer to this as well. We have not been called yet, but over 70, so may get a letter reasonably soon and we could be called to to a mass vaccination centre which would take a good 45 mins to drive to, but is mentioned by our local clinical commissioning group, so must be used by our area. I cannot drive, but our birthdays are less than 6 weeks apart, so hoping we may be able to go together. I cannot drive for medical reasons, so otherwise DH would have to drive twice. Our area is known for having a very elderly population, so thinking waiting for our GP hub could be a much longer wait. Edited January 21, 2021 by tring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlowood Posted January 21, 2021 #2877 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: Never thought of that, it might work though. It's a thought, - but since they would both be routed through the same wifi router, they may have the same IP address and that could throw a wobbly with the booking system software. I may give it a try though and see what happens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 21, 2021 #2878 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, arlowood said: It's a thought, - but since they would both be routed through the same wifi router, they may have the same IP address and that could throw a wobbly with the booking system software. I may give it a try though and see what happens Maybe one could use their mobile phone and turn off its WIFI and use its 4G instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted January 21, 2021 #2879 Share Posted January 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, arlowood said: It's a thought, - but since they would both be routed through the same wifi router, they may have the same IP address and that could throw a wobbly with the booking system software. I may give it a try though and see what happens 1 using 4G instead of Wi-fi ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted January 21, 2021 #2880 Share Posted January 21, 2021 5 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosapphire Posted January 21, 2021 #2881 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: Yes I knew about Quantas etc but this appears to be the first cruise company, unless anyone has heard of any others? It is useful to know about these things in advance. This has been widely reported, yet the Quantas website (updated 15th January 2021) makes NO mention of mandatory vaccination at all, either on the main page or in the Coronavirus update section (nothing that I can find, anyway). While countries can stipulate specific vaccines to be able to enter, it is going to be very difficult for any business which caters for all ages, including young children, to start insisting on this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted January 21, 2021 #2882 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, grapau27 said: Maybe one could use their mobile phone and turn off its WIFI and use its 4G instead. The only way my old mobile would get 4G is if I popped it in our spin-dryer 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieC Posted January 21, 2021 #2883 Share Posted January 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, yorkshirephil said: What a superb cartoonist Matt is. Thank you.😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki-k Posted January 21, 2021 #2884 Share Posted January 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, kalos said: The only way my old mobile would get 4G is if I popped it in our spin-dryer This made me chuckle, we have 5G in some areas around here now but I know there are lots of areas where getting a signal at all is a challenge. We are in a blackspot and so often have to wander around the house to get a signal but are fortunate that our wifi is excellent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted January 21, 2021 #2885 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, nosapphire said: This has been widely reported, yet the Quantas website (updated 15th January 2021) makes NO mention of mandatory vaccination at all, either on the main page or in the Coronavirus update section (nothing that I can find, anyway). While countries can stipulate specific vaccines to be able to enter, it is going to be very difficult for any business which caters for all ages, including young children, to start insisting on this. That is strange as the the head of the company is widely quoted in a range of media. I see that the head of TUI is saying the opposite, that turning away customers “would be a mistake”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted January 21, 2021 #2886 Share Posted January 21, 2021 53 minutes ago, nicki-k said: This made me chuckle, we have 5G in some areas around here now but I know there are lots of areas where getting a signal at all is a challenge. We are in a blackspot and so often have to wander around the house to get a signal but are fortunate that our wifi is excellent. Hi Nicki ,the signal is not the problem ,I very rarely use my old Nokia Lumia phone and it is PAYG I think the last time it had a top up was almost two years ago and still got £2.22 balance . If it works why change it ? I leave all that G numbers to the Mrs phone . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 21, 2021 #2887 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, kalos said: Hi Nicki ,the signal is not the problem ,I very rarely use my old Nokia Lumia phone and it is PAYG I think the last time it had a top up was almost two years ago and still got £2.22 balance . If it works why change it ? I leave all that G numbers to the Mrs phone . If you don't use it, usually after about 3-4 months your phone will be cut-off and your PAYG credit will be lost.This happened to Pauline's brother. Edited January 21, 2021 by grapau27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted January 21, 2021 #2888 Share Posted January 21, 2021 36 minutes ago, grapau27 said: If you don't use it, usually after about 3-4 months your phone will be cut-off and your PAYG credit will be lost.This happened to Pauline's brother. Not with this Graham ,The O2 sim deal I got almost 20 years ago , if I was to change phone I would lose it .Hence me having the old phone . The contract remains valid . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted January 21, 2021 #2889 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, kalos said: Not with this Graham ,The O2 sim deal I got almost 20 years ago , if I was to change phone I would lose it .Hence me having the old phone . The contract remains valid . Kalos, I do think that you do need to use your phone at least once every 6 months, even if only to receive a call, otherwise O2 will cut off your number. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted January 21, 2021 #2890 Share Posted January 21, 2021 That certainly happened to me, several years ago. I managed to speak to Vodaphone (I think) and get it restored but I’d only gone a short time over the relevant dormant period. After that I made a diary note to activate it every 3 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted January 21, 2021 #2891 Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, wowzz said: Kalos, I do think that you do need to use your phone at least once every 6 months, even if only to receive a call, otherwise O2 will cut off your number. Same with EE. An outward call or text usually needed every 180 days or so on most networks. You can usually get back any lost credit, but it’s quite a hassle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted January 21, 2021 #2892 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, wowzz said: Kalos, I do think that you do need to use your phone at least once every 6 months, even if only to receive a call, otherwise O2 will cut off your number. Maybe Wowzz I'm sure that maybe the case that I have text or very rare done a phone call . When I put a tenner on it they give me a £1 credit reward making it £11 plus the remaining balance, but there is no expiry time on use , which suits me fine . I hate mobile phones I had a works one and a radio I had to lug around with me . Those are gone now and my own phone my wife informs me that she put a tenner on it when I was taken into hospital which was over 15 months so I am still happy with my £2.22 balance . Edited January 21, 2021 by kalos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 21, 2021 #2893 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, kalos said: Not with this Graham ,The O2 sim deal I got almost 20 years ago , if I was to change phone I would lose it .Hence me having the old phone . The contract remains valid . That's good news Kalos. Paulines brother bought £10 PAYG credit but never used his mobile phone for almost a year then when he tried to use it he was disconnected and when we rang EE for him they said if the PAYG phones are not used within 3 month's they cut the line and you lose your credit. Edited January 21, 2021 by grapau27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted January 21, 2021 #2894 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I have a smart phone but without a SIM which I use for web browsing etc when out and about. For making calls and texts I use a Doro phone with lovely big pensioner buttons. It is EE PAYG so costs me a 15p text every few months to keep the account live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted January 21, 2021 #2895 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hi all, I, too can confirm I had a little credit card sized card after my Pfizer jab with the date and batch number of the vaccine on it. Today, through work (NHS) I was able to book my second jab which will be exactly 12 weeks since the first one. I’m rather nervous if it’s a good thing to wait so long rather than the three weeks recommended but I realise I’m lucky to have it at all. My parents who were called by phone call from their GP were both given the same time slot! They haven’t got a second date yet and they didn’t have to book online. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinglebert Posted January 21, 2021 #2896 Share Posted January 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, P&O SUE said: Hi all, I, too can confirm I had a little credit card sized card after my Pfizer jab with the date and batch number of the vaccine on it. Today, through work (NHS) I was able to book my second jab which will be exactly 12 weeks since the first one. I’m rather nervous if it’s a good thing to wait so long rather than the three weeks recommended but I realise I’m lucky to have it at all. My parents who were called by phone call from their GP were both given the same time slot! They haven’t got a second date yet and they didn’t have to book online. Equally and completely the opposite I was not given a card when I had the first vaccination 6 weeks ago. Equally i don't yet have an appointment for the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted January 21, 2021 #2897 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dinglebert said: Equally and completely the opposite I was not given a card when I had the first vaccination 6 weeks ago. Equally i don't yet have an appointment for the second. So odd the differences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted January 21, 2021 #2898 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 2:39 PM, Adawn47 said: Just received a letter for Frank's vaccination from the NHS. Filled the form in online for the nearest centre. Morley Leeds, approx50 miles round trip. He says he'll wait until our local GP contacts him as it said on the letter. Avril I was so excited for you that Frank was finally called, I hope he doesn’t have to wait too long for the GP to contact him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosapphire Posted January 21, 2021 #2899 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: That is strange as the the head of the company is widely quoted in a range of media. I see that the head of TUI is saying the opposite, that turning away customers “would be a mistake”. I believe the CEO actually said that it was something that was being looked at and discussed, which got turned into a definitive statement "must be vaccinated" by the media. Attached link from Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2020/11/24/international-travellers-could-soon-require-covid-19-vaccination-qantas-chief-says 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted January 21, 2021 #2900 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) I spoke to my mother (88) earlier today and she is still waiting. The community nurse that called round earlier in the week informed her that her surgery expect to start vaccinations mid February and use a centre over 10 miles away. Edited January 21, 2021 by purplesea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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