Covid and Flu vaccinations are now available to book at our GP Practices. Patient’s who are eligible will receive a text message inviting them shortly to book an appointment. Their will be a link on this text message which will allow you to book your appointment. If you are unable to use the link on the text message please contact the surgery as normal and the team will be happy to help. Anyone who does not have a mobile number will be contacted by the team over the next few weeks to be offered an appointment.
Flu and Covid can be a serious or even life-threatening illness for many of our patients. The NHS offers free covid and flu vaccinations to those who are most at risk of getting seriously ill from these conditions.
COVID Vaccinations
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can:
- help reduce your risk of getting severe symptoms
- help you recover more quickly if you catch COVID-19
- help reduce your risk of having to go to hospital or dying from COVID-19
- protect against different types of COVID-19 virus or flu
The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people at increased risk from COVID-19.
You may be offered these vaccinations if you:
- are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31st January 2027)
- are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.
- live in a care home for older adults
More information can be found on the NHS website
Flu Vaccinations
You can get the free NHS flu vaccine from 1st September 2026:
- Are pregnant
- All children aged 2 and 3 years on 31st August 2026
- All children in clinical risk groups aged 6months to less than 18 years (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza Chapter)
You can get the free NHS flu Vaccine from 1st October 2026:
- are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2027)
- Those aged 18 to under 65 years in a clinical risk group (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza Chapter)
- Those in long-stay residential care home
- Carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person.
- Those who live with someone who has a weakened immune system
- People experiencing homelessness or staying in a homeless hostel or night shelter.
Frontline health and social care workers can also get a flu vaccine through their employment.
For more information can be found on the NHS website
If you are eligible for either vaccination, then you will be invited.