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New technology to help identify those at high risk from COVID-19


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New technology to help identify those at high risk from COVID-19
New predictive risk model to help clinicians identify adults with multiple risk factors that make them more vulnerable to COVID-19
Over 800,000 adults will now be prioritised to receive a vaccine as part of the current vaccination cohorts
Research is developed by subgroup of NERVTAG, led by the University of Oxford and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
New technology has been introduced in England to help clinicians identify, for the first time, a new group of people who may be at high risk from COVID-19. Over 800,000 adults will now be prioritised to receive a vaccine as part of the current vaccination cohorts. ....

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Covid-19 guidance for blind people 'breaches equality laws'


Covid-19 guidance for blind people breaches equality laws
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image captionSarah Leadbetter, who is registered blind, says she has not been sent any information she can access
A blind woman is taking legal action against the government claiming it has failed to keep her properly informed during the pandemic.
Sarah Leadbetter, who is clinically extremely vulnerable, said she has not been sent any shielding information she can access.
The 45-year-old added she only found out she is on the shielding list through her mother.
The government has said guidance is available in alternative formats .
Ms Leadbetter, from Narborough, Leicestershire, said vital information was not sent in accessible formats such as email or files compatible with a voice-reader. ....

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