For Peat's Sake
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So for a long time, and should the need arise, I have trying to find out how I may legally be able to pursue vaccine exemption (through genuine medical issues I am encountering). Forgive me if any of this is flawed, but I thought it may be useful to bring to the attention of others some of the information I have found out which might possibly be of use to them also.
So to begin with I decided to see what the exemption information hinted at.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-medical-exemptions-proving-you-are-unable-to-get-vaccinated
One thing I noted was how most of the language on the Government website is very vague. So in one respect it will suggest you are so limited in your choice, then throw in a vague contradiction to what has just been implied. For example "The possible reasons for exemptions are limited" which is followed by four varying reasons of exemption, which are then followed by "Other medical conditions could also allow you to get a medical exemption". This is then proceeded by a way to get a form and very little information on what else constitutes a reason for exemption. It leaves you deliberately in the dark over what is classified as a real reason. So by that logic what are the other reasons I wonder to myself? This is where the following guide might be useful.
So this is a guide explaining to those who work in care homes that they don't have to have the vaccine under certain circumstances. Which leads me to think there is quite possibly and obvious crossover potential in the stipulations laid out for those working in care homes and the everyday exemption seeker.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/temporary-medical-exemptions-for-covid-19-vaccination-of-people-working-or-deployed-in-care-homes/temporary-medical-exemptions-for-covid-19-vaccination-of-people-working-or-deployed-in-care-homes
So again the same who is exempt reasons pop up again. However it leads us to now understand a little more about each vaccine and how each vaccine has conditions which may lead to someone not being required to take them. Section 4.4. Where is this section 4.4? Well it's on each link for each vaccine. The reasons listed here are also much more open to flexibility of abstinence if you ask me.
Pfizer
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-for-covid-19/information-for-healthcare-professionals-on-pfizerbiontech-covid-19-vaccine
Astrazeneca
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca/information-for-healthcare-professionals-on-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca
Moderna
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-covid-19-vaccine-moderna/information-for-healthcare-professionals-on-covid-19-vaccine-moderna
Some of these reasons suit me and may also now give some openness to interpretation for many others. It is worth noting thier existence. In my pursuit of finding out about these lists an accident led me to discover the Employment Rights Act Section 44. The irony of 4.4 and 44.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/18/section/44
https://section44.co.uk/
By all means feel free to rip me to bits but some of what is in there is definitely not being made widely known and should help someone or someone you know. The very best of health to you all.
So to begin with I decided to see what the exemption information hinted at.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-medical-exemptions-proving-you-are-unable-to-get-vaccinated
One thing I noted was how most of the language on the Government website is very vague. So in one respect it will suggest you are so limited in your choice, then throw in a vague contradiction to what has just been implied. For example "The possible reasons for exemptions are limited" which is followed by four varying reasons of exemption, which are then followed by "Other medical conditions could also allow you to get a medical exemption". This is then proceeded by a way to get a form and very little information on what else constitutes a reason for exemption. It leaves you deliberately in the dark over what is classified as a real reason. So by that logic what are the other reasons I wonder to myself? This is where the following guide might be useful.
So this is a guide explaining to those who work in care homes that they don't have to have the vaccine under certain circumstances. Which leads me to think there is quite possibly and obvious crossover potential in the stipulations laid out for those working in care homes and the everyday exemption seeker.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/temporary-medical-exemptions-for-covid-19-vaccination-of-people-working-or-deployed-in-care-homes/temporary-medical-exemptions-for-covid-19-vaccination-of-people-working-or-deployed-in-care-homes
So again the same who is exempt reasons pop up again. However it leads us to now understand a little more about each vaccine and how each vaccine has conditions which may lead to someone not being required to take them. Section 4.4. Where is this section 4.4? Well it's on each link for each vaccine. The reasons listed here are also much more open to flexibility of abstinence if you ask me.
Pfizer
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-for-covid-19/information-for-healthcare-professionals-on-pfizerbiontech-covid-19-vaccine
Astrazeneca
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca/information-for-healthcare-professionals-on-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca
Moderna
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-covid-19-vaccine-moderna/information-for-healthcare-professionals-on-covid-19-vaccine-moderna
Some of these reasons suit me and may also now give some openness to interpretation for many others. It is worth noting thier existence. In my pursuit of finding out about these lists an accident led me to discover the Employment Rights Act Section 44. The irony of 4.4 and 44.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/18/section/44
https://section44.co.uk/
By all means feel free to rip me to bits but some of what is in there is definitely not being made widely known and should help someone or someone you know. The very best of health to you all.