Vaccinations

Spring COVID-19 Vaccination: Protect Yourself and Your Patients 

 

Ensure you and your patients stay protected against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated this spring if eligible. The vaccine is available to those at higher risk of severe illness, including: 

  • People aged 75 or over on 17 June 2025 
  • Individuals with a weakened immune system 
  • Residents of older adult care homes.

Eligible patients can book their vaccination from 25 March, with appointments available from 1 April. 

Patients do not need to wait for an invitation to book. They can schedule their vaccination through the NHS App, the NHS website (www.nhs.uk/book-vaccine), or by calling 119 for free.

Walk-in sites are also available without the need for an appointment (www.nhs.uk/covid-walk-in). 

Please encourage your eligible patients to get the extra protection they need this spring by reminding them to book their COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. 

 

Does Age Affect The Risk Of Flu?

Yes. If you are aged 65 years or over or you are at higher risk

Who is at risk?

  • If you are aged 65 years or over or if you are on regular inhaled steroids
  • If you have a chronic respiratory disease (including asthma)
  • If you have chronic heart disease
  • If you have chronic renal disease
  • If you are diabetic
  • If you have a weak immune system
  • If you live in a long-stay residential or nursing home
  • If you have a chronic liver disease
  • If you are a carer

IMMUNISATION

Shingles Vaccination Campaign

Do I Need To Be Protected Against Pneumococcal Infection?

Everybody aged 65 and over should now be immunised to help protect them against pneumococcal infection which can cause diseases such as pneumonia, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and meningitis. Please phone the surgery during September to make an appointment if the above applies to you.

Please contact Reception to book an appointment for your Shingles Vaccination

shingles vaccination
shingles vaccination