“Yes definitely, anytime any place, protect the NHS” - Reader’s give their thoughts on 24 hour vaccinations

Ada Ellis says; “yes unless it was miles away.can't get a local vaccination station unless i travel miles away. not good. ”

Pamela Diana Draycott is also firmly in the ‘Yes’ camp, saying; “anytime that was convenient for those doing the vaccination - I'd also be able to travel some distance. Happy to leave daytime and local for those, for example, who don't have a car and so are reliant on public transport.”

Joanne Barton was another ‘Yes’ saying that she; “would go at any time if it means more people get the vaccine and we can move forward.”

Kath Smith’s only worry is how close it would be, saying; “we would if it was nearby as we don't have our own transport.”

Meanwhile, Andy Singleton is clearly anticipating his jab, saying; “my sleeve is rolled up ready! Ooh and I've a special carefully prepared message for the selfish and cowardly anti (getting our life back) vax brigade, wait for it , it's coming , it's near, it's...” unfortunately cut, just because.

Amelia Watts is adamant about getting it, and she said; “Yes, no matter what time in the day, it means I can see family members again! For those saying no because it’s inconvenient and they don’t drive, taxis are still operating, it’s one night out of the whole year and I Bet If it was a late night / early flight for a holiday you’d be straight up! Kids or no kids!Tony Walker would be up for it, but it; “depends on what time, as we are up at 5.am for work. So for us key workers make it a time for us.”

Katrina Wilson is hoping for a return to normality, when she says; “If it means we can get back to some sort of normal faster yes I’m currently on my 3rd forced work shutdown as are many others and work is more than just a paycheck too.”

Another of the majority ‘Yes’ folk was Andy Dixon who said; “it's important to get vaccinated as fast as possible to help get things back to normal as possible.”

Some people, while more than happy to get a vaccine throughout the day do have some (understandable) concerns about being out at night, looking after family members or getting transport to the vaccination location, like Elizabeth Pigott who said; “Yes I would, but not sure I could take my husband for his in the night as he has dementia.” Rosemary Glazebrook said; “probably not as I don’t go out alone at night and I would need to get a taxi and I am not using them at the moment.” This was also echoed by Paula Heeley Ezeldine, who said that it; “might be a bit difficult for people without cars.” Amanda Minx Daley also feels the same, she says; “Yes but wouldn't like to go on my own in the middle of the night, would feel better if my hubby could come with me - maybe they could do a couple appointments in the night.”

A few people still remain firmly against the idea of having a jab but this was very much in the minority, however they raised fears about the length of testing and trials for the vaccines. Their staunch refusal to get the jab has been exceeded by the number of people who want the vaccine, especially “if it meant some chance of normality whatever that maybe xx we need to do whatever we can”, says Gemma Barnes.

And, Mandy Mousa was pretty clear in her assessment when she said; “If you have ever got up in the middle of the night to catch a flight a ferry or to do something else then why not get up for a vaccine that's going to bring us back our freedom? No brainer for me of course I would.”

The impact of the pandemic has made some people change their mind who wants to a return to normality, as well as considering those she works with, like Debbie Sambrook who said; “I've always said I don't want it but I'm having it for my kids, my job as I work with learning disabilities and my holidays.”

Finally, Kevin Rodgers sums up the thoughts of the vast majority of people who responded when he said; “All the people that are saying they are not having the jab, have never had a flu, measles, mumps, TB, tetanus vaccine or even gone abroad and had to have a typhoid, cholera, smallpox, yellow fever injection. I've had them all without ever thinking about possible consequences other than good health. You go to the Drs, receive and take medication without any thought, so what's the difference. I will also be having my pneumonia and shingles vaccine when I am age worthy. No country would ever get out of a medical crisis without a vaccine, whether it takes 6 months or 10 years to develop. Yes, I am having it because I want to see my kids and go on holiday before 2023” — couldn’t put it any better Kevin.