Lara Wong
@larawong.bsky.social
Founder of Clinically Vulnerable Familiesπππ
Former Science Teacher. Views are my own #FBCV
Former Science Teacher. Views are my own #FBCV
Reposted by Lara Wong
𧡠This autumn the UKHSA is rightly worried, as 'flu is a real risk...
TLDR:
Clinically Vulnerable people ALL need 'flu vaccines + antivirals this year (if symptomatic or exposed) + confused infection control guidance.
If you are Clinically Vulnerable, please read on...
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TLDR:
Clinically Vulnerable people ALL need 'flu vaccines + antivirals this year (if symptomatic or exposed) + confused infection control guidance.
If you are Clinically Vulnerable, please read on...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
𧡠This autumn the UKHSA is rightly worried, as 'flu is a real risk...
TLDR:
Clinically Vulnerable people ALL need 'flu vaccines + antivirals this year (if symptomatic or exposed) + confused infection control guidance.
If you are Clinically Vulnerable, please read on...
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TLDR:
Clinically Vulnerable people ALL need 'flu vaccines + antivirals this year (if symptomatic or exposed) + confused infection control guidance.
If you are Clinically Vulnerable, please read on...
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Reposted by Lara Wong
Worryingly low 'flu vaccine uptake.
Latest NHS England data:
ππΎββοΈ28.9% Clinically Vulnerable <65s
π€°29.7% pregnant
π₯ΌHCWs 30.9%
π§65+ 61.5%
If we canβt reach our 'flu targets in a concerning epidemic, what hope for the private Covid protection model?
- Vulnerable lives at risk!
Latest NHS England data:
ππΎββοΈ28.9% Clinically Vulnerable <65s
π€°29.7% pregnant
π₯ΌHCWs 30.9%
π§65+ 61.5%
If we canβt reach our 'flu targets in a concerning epidemic, what hope for the private Covid protection model?
- Vulnerable lives at risk!
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Worryingly low 'flu vaccine uptake.
Latest NHS England data:
ππΎββοΈ28.9% Clinically Vulnerable <65s
π€°29.7% pregnant
π₯ΌHCWs 30.9%
π§65+ 61.5%
If we canβt reach our 'flu targets in a concerning epidemic, what hope for the private Covid protection model?
- Vulnerable lives at risk!
Latest NHS England data:
ππΎββοΈ28.9% Clinically Vulnerable <65s
π€°29.7% pregnant
π₯ΌHCWs 30.9%
π§65+ 61.5%
If we canβt reach our 'flu targets in a concerning epidemic, what hope for the private Covid protection model?
- Vulnerable lives at risk!
Reposted by Lara Wong
"Clinical Vulnerability" needs to mentioned in terms of flexibility.
It would be helpful to name that much more clearly.
It should be explicitly mentioned in connection with a proactively supportive approach on the part of schools for the child or the family.
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It would be helpful to name that much more clearly.
It should be explicitly mentioned in connection with a proactively supportive approach on the part of schools for the child or the family.
πππ
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October 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"Clinical Vulnerability" needs to mentioned in terms of flexibility.
It would be helpful to name that much more clearly.
It should be explicitly mentioned in connection with a proactively supportive approach on the part of schools for the child or the family.
πππ
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It would be helpful to name that much more clearly.
It should be explicitly mentioned in connection with a proactively supportive approach on the part of schools for the child or the family.
πππ
4/
Reposted by Lara Wong
π¨Prof Gillean McCluskey (Expert in Education)
Shared her thoughts on barriers faced by children in Clinically Vulnerable families.
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Shared her thoughts on barriers faced by children in Clinically Vulnerable families.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
π¨Prof Gillean McCluskey (Expert in Education)
Shared her thoughts on barriers faced by children in Clinically Vulnerable families.
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Shared her thoughts on barriers faced by children in Clinically Vulnerable families.
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Reposted by Lara Wong
πππ If you believe in our work, we urgently need your support πππ
π¬ We have been fighting for #CleanAir since we were founded in 2020.
πͺ We want to raise the voices of children facing extreme challenges.
1/2 π PLS RT π
π¬ We have been fighting for #CleanAir since we were founded in 2020.
πͺ We want to raise the voices of children facing extreme challenges.
1/2 π PLS RT π
![Image of a nativity scene drawn by a child in a school prayer book. "Jesus" is labeled in the manger and "mar" next to him. The donkey and kings are outside, and there are 2 stars in the sky.
"Wensday 8 december 2021
dear god,
Please let my family survive covid.
We hope we could make it thruot through covidand Bring peace to every one." [sic]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ubv6aix4vvpwhfepzi3z4vbl/bafkreifds3g4zbfg7he33coo7auolrehv7pvx6muhf5kxycmdj4an6hhti@jpeg)
September 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
πππ If you believe in our work, we urgently need your support πππ
π¬ We have been fighting for #CleanAir since we were founded in 2020.
πͺ We want to raise the voices of children facing extreme challenges.
1/2 π PLS RT π
π¬ We have been fighting for #CleanAir since we were founded in 2020.
πͺ We want to raise the voices of children facing extreme challenges.
1/2 π PLS RT π
Reposted by Lara Wong
π¨ CVF has launched an urgent appeal. Please donβt scroll past - donate if you can and share this post if you can't.
CVF needs support now. Share widely π
CVF needs support now. Share widely π
September 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
π¨ CVF has launched an urgent appeal. Please donβt scroll past - donate if you can and share this post if you can't.
CVF needs support now. Share widely π
CVF needs support now. Share widely π
Reposted by Lara Wong
π Clinically Vulnerable Families, including children, are still being left behind.
We're fighting for clean air, vaccines, antivirals, legal recognition etc. - but we canβt keep going without your help!
Every Β£ supports our work.
Please donate if you canπ & share if you can't.
Thank you!
We're fighting for clean air, vaccines, antivirals, legal recognition etc. - but we canβt keep going without your help!
Every Β£ supports our work.
Please donate if you canπ & share if you can't.
Thank you!
September 25, 2025 at 6:28 AM
π Clinically Vulnerable Families, including children, are still being left behind.
We're fighting for clean air, vaccines, antivirals, legal recognition etc. - but we canβt keep going without your help!
Every Β£ supports our work.
Please donate if you canπ & share if you can't.
Thank you!
We're fighting for clean air, vaccines, antivirals, legal recognition etc. - but we canβt keep going without your help!
Every Β£ supports our work.
Please donate if you canπ & share if you can't.
Thank you!
Reposted by Lara Wong
π’ Children have been bullied by adults and children, denied remote education & families threatened with fines β just for trying to stay safe in a pandemic.
This is the reality for Clinically Vulnerable families.
Read our new blog ahead of the #CovidInquiry childrenβs moduleπ
This is the reality for Clinically Vulnerable families.
Read our new blog ahead of the #CovidInquiry childrenβs moduleπ
![Clinically Vulnerable Families [logo image on left side]
Denied access to safe learning [image computer with an X through]
Unfair fines and prosecutions [image fines and a gavel]
Lost Learning and futures at risk [image mortal board hat with an X through]
Children must never choose between EDUCATION AND LIVES](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ubv6aix4vvpwhfepzi3z4vbl/bafkreidrark4pwn2uyphmbjfskkghuvbdvemjmp6wg2xifbailzdb3pgne@jpeg)
September 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
π’ Children have been bullied by adults and children, denied remote education & families threatened with fines β just for trying to stay safe in a pandemic.
This is the reality for Clinically Vulnerable families.
Read our new blog ahead of the #CovidInquiry childrenβs moduleπ
This is the reality for Clinically Vulnerable families.
Read our new blog ahead of the #CovidInquiry childrenβs moduleπ
Reposted by Lara Wong
Clinically Vulnerable people must not be forgotten. Covid vaccines protect both individuals and NHS services for everyone.
We urgently need to reach 10k.
Please help!
#KeepCovidBoosters
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
We urgently need to reach 10k.
Please help!
#KeepCovidBoosters
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Fund NHS COVID boosters for Clinically Vulnerable people β keep covid boosters
'Protect the NHS' and 'Save Lives' by continuing to fund NHS COVID boosters for Clinically Vulnerable people, including most previously shielded as CEV, rather than limiting them to over-75s, care hom...
petition.parliament.uk
September 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Clinically Vulnerable people must not be forgotten. Covid vaccines protect both individuals and NHS services for everyone.
We urgently need to reach 10k.
Please help!
#KeepCovidBoosters
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
We urgently need to reach 10k.
Please help!
#KeepCovidBoosters
2/
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Reposted by Lara Wong
π¨ MILLIONS of people at higher risk from diseases will lose NHS Covid vaccines this autumn.
Sign + share our petition (on next post)
It won't grow enough without your help to find more people.
1/ #KeepCovidBoosters
Sign + share our petition (on next post)
It won't grow enough without your help to find more people.
1/ #KeepCovidBoosters
September 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
π¨ MILLIONS of people at higher risk from diseases will lose NHS Covid vaccines this autumn.
Sign + share our petition (on next post)
It won't grow enough without your help to find more people.
1/ #KeepCovidBoosters
Sign + share our petition (on next post)
It won't grow enough without your help to find more people.
1/ #KeepCovidBoosters
Reposted by Lara Wong
It is backward thinking to assume the NHS can *save money* by withholding Covid vaccinations from 13 million of our most vulnerable people.
#KeepCovidBoosters
Sign and share our petition β¬οΈ
#KeepCovidBoosters
Sign and share our petition β¬οΈ
September 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
It is backward thinking to assume the NHS can *save money* by withholding Covid vaccinations from 13 million of our most vulnerable people.
#KeepCovidBoosters
Sign and share our petition β¬οΈ
#KeepCovidBoosters
Sign and share our petition β¬οΈ
Reposted by Lara Wong
#KeepCovidBoosters
Can you help our petition to grow?
We have had support across the country!
Ask your loved ones to help you by signing.
πͺKids can sign too - if they like!
π¬π§Brits abroad
π·ββοΈ& UK residents
Link on next page!
Can you help our petition to grow?
We have had support across the country!
Ask your loved ones to help you by signing.
πͺKids can sign too - if they like!
π¬π§Brits abroad
π·ββοΈ& UK residents
Link on next page!
September 2, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#KeepCovidBoosters
Can you help our petition to grow?
We have had support across the country!
Ask your loved ones to help you by signing.
πͺKids can sign too - if they like!
π¬π§Brits abroad
π·ββοΈ& UK residents
Link on next page!
Can you help our petition to grow?
We have had support across the country!
Ask your loved ones to help you by signing.
πͺKids can sign too - if they like!
π¬π§Brits abroad
π·ββοΈ& UK residents
Link on next page!
Reposted by Lara Wong
Please share our NEW blog!
Also, please do use any of our images to promote this petition.
#KeepCovidBoosters
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org/post/keep-nh...
Also, please do use any of our images to promote this petition.
#KeepCovidBoosters
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org/post/keep-nh...
Protect Clinically Vulnerable People #KeepCovidBoosters
From autumn 2025, millions of people at higher risk from COVID-19 will be denied an NHS COVID booster. This includes many who were once officially told to shield because of their risks.
Vaccines wil...
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org
August 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Please share our NEW blog!
Also, please do use any of our images to promote this petition.
#KeepCovidBoosters
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org/post/keep-nh...
Also, please do use any of our images to promote this petition.
#KeepCovidBoosters
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org/post/keep-nh...
Reposted by Lara Wong
πPlease sign and share our petition π
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
βοΈ + π + β»οΈ = β
β¨NEW blog (next post)...
#KeepCovidBoosters
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
βοΈ + π + β»οΈ = β
β¨NEW blog (next post)...
#KeepCovidBoosters
August 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
πPlease sign and share our petition π
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
βοΈ + π + β»οΈ = β
β¨NEW blog (next post)...
#KeepCovidBoosters
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
βοΈ + π + β»οΈ = β
β¨NEW blog (next post)...
#KeepCovidBoosters
Reposted by Lara Wong
π¨ Diabetics at risk π¨
Type 1, and 2 diabetes account for 1 in 5 Covid deaths. Yet the UK govt plans to end NHS boosters for many vulnerable groups including diabetics.
β Risks have NOT gone
π° It costs Β£100+ privately
βοΈ Petition next, then β¨NEW blog
#KeepCovidBoosters
Type 1, and 2 diabetes account for 1 in 5 Covid deaths. Yet the UK govt plans to end NHS boosters for many vulnerable groups including diabetics.
β Risks have NOT gone
π° It costs Β£100+ privately
βοΈ Petition next, then β¨NEW blog
#KeepCovidBoosters
August 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
π¨ Diabetics at risk π¨
Type 1, and 2 diabetes account for 1 in 5 Covid deaths. Yet the UK govt plans to end NHS boosters for many vulnerable groups including diabetics.
β Risks have NOT gone
π° It costs Β£100+ privately
βοΈ Petition next, then β¨NEW blog
#KeepCovidBoosters
Type 1, and 2 diabetes account for 1 in 5 Covid deaths. Yet the UK govt plans to end NHS boosters for many vulnerable groups including diabetics.
β Risks have NOT gone
π° It costs Β£100+ privately
βοΈ Petition next, then β¨NEW blog
#KeepCovidBoosters
Reposted by Lara Wong
π¨ Asthmatics at risk π¨
The govt plans to end NHS Covid boosters for many vulnerable groups β including some with asthma (immunosuppressed will continue).
β Risk have not gone (other countries give them).
π° It costs Β£100+ privately.
βοΈ Petition on next post
#KeepCovidBoosters
The govt plans to end NHS Covid boosters for many vulnerable groups β including some with asthma (immunosuppressed will continue).
β Risk have not gone (other countries give them).
π° It costs Β£100+ privately.
βοΈ Petition on next post
#KeepCovidBoosters
August 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
π¨ Asthmatics at risk π¨
The govt plans to end NHS Covid boosters for many vulnerable groups β including some with asthma (immunosuppressed will continue).
β Risk have not gone (other countries give them).
π° It costs Β£100+ privately.
βοΈ Petition on next post
#KeepCovidBoosters
The govt plans to end NHS Covid boosters for many vulnerable groups β including some with asthma (immunosuppressed will continue).
β Risk have not gone (other countries give them).
π° It costs Β£100+ privately.
βοΈ Petition on next post
#KeepCovidBoosters
Reposted by Lara Wong
π« Heart patients at risk π«
The gvt plans to end NHS Covid boosters for many vulnerable groups - including heart failure & congenital heart disease
β Risks have NOT gone (other countries give them)
π° It costs Β£100+ privately
βοΈ Petition on next post
#KeepCovidBoosters
The gvt plans to end NHS Covid boosters for many vulnerable groups - including heart failure & congenital heart disease
β Risks have NOT gone (other countries give them)
π° It costs Β£100+ privately
βοΈ Petition on next post
#KeepCovidBoosters
August 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
π« Heart patients at risk π«
The gvt plans to end NHS Covid boosters for many vulnerable groups - including heart failure & congenital heart disease
β Risks have NOT gone (other countries give them)
π° It costs Β£100+ privately
βοΈ Petition on next post
#KeepCovidBoosters
The gvt plans to end NHS Covid boosters for many vulnerable groups - including heart failure & congenital heart disease
β Risks have NOT gone (other countries give them)
π° It costs Β£100+ privately
βοΈ Petition on next post
#KeepCovidBoosters
Reposted by Lara Wong
MPs must reply to constituents. Even a short email makes a difference.
Find your MP here: members.parliament.uk/members/comm...
Vaccination is not optional for Clinically Vulnerable people - itβs enables us to participate in society more safely.
4/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Find your MP here: members.parliament.uk/members/comm...
Vaccination is not optional for Clinically Vulnerable people - itβs enables us to participate in society more safely.
4/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Find MPs - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament
Find your MP and learn more about them, including details of their parliamentary career and contact information. Find them by name/location, party, gender and current/former status.
members.parliament.uk
August 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
MPs must reply to constituents. Even a short email makes a difference.
Find your MP here: members.parliament.uk/members/comm...
Vaccination is not optional for Clinically Vulnerable people - itβs enables us to participate in society more safely.
4/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Find your MP here: members.parliament.uk/members/comm...
Vaccination is not optional for Clinically Vulnerable people - itβs enables us to participate in society more safely.
4/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Reposted by Lara Wong
This policy risks lives, worsens inequality & adds pressure to the NHS.
Flu vaccines remain free for at-risk groups - Covid vaccines should be too.
3/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Flu vaccines remain free for at-risk groups - Covid vaccines should be too.
3/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
August 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This policy risks lives, worsens inequality & adds pressure to the NHS.
Flu vaccines remain free for at-risk groups - Covid vaccines should be too.
3/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Flu vaccines remain free for at-risk groups - Covid vaccines should be too.
3/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Reposted by Lara Wong
Use our template letters for:
CV people docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Family members docs.google.com/document/d/1...
2/4 #KepCovidBoosters
CV people docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Family members docs.google.com/document/d/1...
2/4 #KepCovidBoosters
CV Person: Keep Covid Boosters
Dearβ―[MPβsβ―Name], [Add your personal story here about your health and risks β some possible options and starters are included below: βI live with a chronic respiratory condition, which means a Covi...
docs.google.com
August 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Use our template letters for:
CV people docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Family members docs.google.com/document/d/1...
2/4 #KepCovidBoosters
CV people docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Family members docs.google.com/document/d/1...
2/4 #KepCovidBoosters
Reposted by Lara Wong
π¨ Millions of Clinically Vulnerable people are set to lose free NHS Covid vaccines this autumn.
Take action: write to your MP now (5 mins)
1/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Take action: write to your MP now (5 mins)
1/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
August 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
π¨ Millions of Clinically Vulnerable people are set to lose free NHS Covid vaccines this autumn.
Take action: write to your MP now (5 mins)
1/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Take action: write to your MP now (5 mins)
1/4 #KeepCovidBoosters
Well done, Seren! π
This is not an easy task for most people - so as a teenager, it is incredibly challenging. We are all incredibly proud of you and delighted that some of your story will soon be heard!
This is not an easy task for most people - so as a teenager, it is incredibly challenging. We are all incredibly proud of you and delighted that some of your story will soon be heard!
August 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Well done, Seren! π
This is not an easy task for most people - so as a teenager, it is incredibly challenging. We are all incredibly proud of you and delighted that some of your story will soon be heard!
This is not an easy task for most people - so as a teenager, it is incredibly challenging. We are all incredibly proud of you and delighted that some of your story will soon be heard!
Reposted by Lara Wong
π’ BIG NEWS!!!
For the first time, the Electoral Commission has recognised the voting access needs of Clinically Vulnerable people - thanks to CVF!
But weβre not done. They are running a public consultation, and we need your help!
1/𧡠#MyMaskMyVote
For the first time, the Electoral Commission has recognised the voting access needs of Clinically Vulnerable people - thanks to CVF!
But weβre not done. They are running a public consultation, and we need your help!
1/𧡠#MyMaskMyVote
August 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
π’ BIG NEWS!!!
For the first time, the Electoral Commission has recognised the voting access needs of Clinically Vulnerable people - thanks to CVF!
But weβre not done. They are running a public consultation, and we need your help!
1/𧡠#MyMaskMyVote
For the first time, the Electoral Commission has recognised the voting access needs of Clinically Vulnerable people - thanks to CVF!
But weβre not done. They are running a public consultation, and we need your help!
1/𧡠#MyMaskMyVote
Reposted by Lara Wong
It is exactly 2οΈβ£ months until the 'Children and Young People' section of the UK Covid Inquiry. CVF has been incredibly busy prepping for months...
βοΈIf you were in charge, who would your top picks be to answer the big questionsβοΈ
βοΈIf you were in charge, who would your top picks be to answer the big questionsβοΈ
July 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It is exactly 2οΈβ£ months until the 'Children and Young People' section of the UK Covid Inquiry. CVF has been incredibly busy prepping for months...
βοΈIf you were in charge, who would your top picks be to answer the big questionsβοΈ
βοΈIf you were in charge, who would your top picks be to answer the big questionsβοΈ
Reposted by Lara Wong
Inclusion in education:
For Clinically Vulnerable children and those in CV families, attending school shouldnβt mean risking their health.
π¨ Clean air
π· Respect for masks
Children are among those most frequently challenged for mask wearing.
5/ #CVAwarenessDay
For Clinically Vulnerable children and those in CV families, attending school shouldnβt mean risking their health.
π¨ Clean air
π· Respect for masks
Children are among those most frequently challenged for mask wearing.
5/ #CVAwarenessDay
July 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Inclusion in education:
For Clinically Vulnerable children and those in CV families, attending school shouldnβt mean risking their health.
π¨ Clean air
π· Respect for masks
Children are among those most frequently challenged for mask wearing.
5/ #CVAwarenessDay
For Clinically Vulnerable children and those in CV families, attending school shouldnβt mean risking their health.
π¨ Clean air
π· Respect for masks
Children are among those most frequently challenged for mask wearing.
5/ #CVAwarenessDay