COVID Clinics
We will be offering a limited number of COVID vaccination clinics in the next few weeks.
Over 75s only to start with (as per the JVCI guidance) will start receiving their text messages with a self-booking link, please use this to book. Please note that we only have capacity to offer to patients Over 75 to start with.
Please note that the NHS national booking system will open for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings on Monday (15 April), with those eligible able to book appointments from the following week.
People at increased risk from severe illness can get the vaccine, including those aged 75 or over (on 30 June 2024), people with a weakened immune system or who live in an older adult care home.
Spring vaccinations will be available until 30 June 2024.
Anyone eligible can book a vaccine appointment via the NHS.UK website or by calling 119 for free, with parents or carers able to book a Covid-19 vaccination for children under 16 on their behalf.
Eligible people aged 16 and over can also use the NHS App to book an appointment.
The NHS is sending texts, emails, NHS App messages or letters to those who are eligible, but they do not have to wait for the invite to book.
Eligibility for a spring vaccination is similar to previous years but those with a weakened immune system are now eligible from 6 months instead of 5 years.
Following JCVI advice, this spring’s eligible cohorts include:
– Adults aged 75 years and over by 30 June 2024
– Residents in care homes for older adults
– Individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed.
This year there are thousands of appointments available every day across the country including at pharmacies and GP practices. Some areas also offer convenient walk-in options, with a list of available walk-in sites online.
Covid-19 can still be very dangerous and even life-threatening, particularly for older people and those with a weakened immune system. The vaccine gives good protection and helps reduce the risk of serious illness or death, needing to go to hospital, catching and spreading the virus, and protects against different variants.
FLU Clinics – Please note that the 2023/24 Flu season ceased on the 31st March 2024 and we are no longer able to give flu vaccine until the 2024/25 season starts in the Autumn.
We will send an update out during the summer 2024.