Flu & Covid 19 Vaccinations
Autumn Clinic dates will be released soon, we will contact our eligible residents as soon as we are able to.
Flu Vaccinations
The flu vaccine is the best way to help protect yourself and those around you from flu. It can reduce your risk of becoming seriously unwell, needing hospital treatment and spreading flu to vulnerable people. For the 2026/27 flu season.
NHS vaccination is available to people at higher risk, including:
- those aged 65 and over
- pregnant women
- children aged 2–3 years
- school-aged children
- people with certain long-term health conditions
- care home residents
- and other eligible groups.
Vaccination is offered from autumn each year, with some groups able to receive their vaccine from 1 September 2026. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact your GP practice or speak to a healthcare professional.
The NHS will contact you if your NHS record suggests you may be eligible for a seasonal COVID-19 vaccine.
You may be able to get a vaccine if you:
- are aged 75 years old or over
- live in a care home for older adults
- are aged 6 months old or over and have a weakened immune system.
You will receive an invite for your Covid & Flu vaccination if you are eligible.
Which COVID-19 vaccine will I get?
There are several different COVID-19 vaccines in use in the UK. They have all met strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.
You cannot choose which COVID-19 vaccine you have. Most people can have any of the COVID-19 vaccines and you will be offered a vaccine that is suitable for you.
Some people are only offered certain vaccines, for example:
- if you’re under 18 years old
How well do the COVID-19 vaccines work?
If you’re at increased risk of illness from COVID-19, getting a COVID-19 vaccine gives you good protection and helps to:
- reduce your risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19
- reduce your risk of needing to go to hospital if you catch COVID-19
- reduce your risk of catching and spreading COVID-19
- protect against different strains (variants) of COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change, and protection fades over time.
