UK: GPs can now delay routine health checks for elderly people, in order to focus on the booster rollout

The video discusses the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Exeter, highlighting the public's eagerness to receive jabs despite the spread of the Omicron variant. The government aims to offer booster shots to all eligible adults by the end of the next month, requiring significant volunteer support. There is a particular focus on encouraging expectant mothers to get vaccinated, with advice to seek independent information. The NHS faces winter pressures, leading to postponed routine health checks for those over 75, which has raised concerns about age discrimination. The government views these measures as necessary to ensure the success of the booster campaign.

How does the government plan to ensure that every eligible adult in England receives a booster?

What concerns are raised about the postponement of routine health checks for those over 75?