We are now gearing up to deliver Flu & COVID Vaccinations this Winter - and those who are eligible will be able to have both vaccines at the same time.
We have scheduled clinics commencing 30th September 2023 for those aged 65+, and 7th October 2023 for those aged under 65.
Eligible patients will be sent an SMS/text message in due course. Appointments can be booked:
Through the text message
Online via The NHS App or via Patient Access
By calling reception on 01926 810939
Which Adults will be eligible for the vaccinations this year?
The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS to adults who:
are 65 and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2024)
a frontline health or social care worker
aged 16 to 64 years old and are a carer
aged 12 to 64 years old and live with someone with a weakened immune system
have certain health conditions (see below)
are pregnant
are in long-stay residential care
receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
Which Health Conditions would make me eligible for vaccination if I am under the age of 65?
The vaccines are offered free on the NHS to people with certain long-term health conditions, including:
respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and bronchitis
heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
some neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or cerebral palsy
problems with your spleen like sickle cell disease, or if you've had your spleen removed
a weakened immune system as a result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
Which Children will be eligible for the flu vaccine this year?
The nasal spray flu vaccine is free on the NHS for:
children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2023 (born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2021)
all primary school children (Reception to Year 6)
some secondary school aged children (Year 7 to Year 11)
children aged 2 to 17 years with certain long-term health conditions
What other conditions make me eligible for the vaccine if I am aged