COVID & Flu Vaccines

Non-urgent advice:

From the end of September every year, we run a programme to vaccinate eligible patients for Influenza & COVID. The surgery will not send you a letter inviting you but may send you a text message with an invitation link. If you are unable to use the link provided, please call 01249 444343 to ask one of our Reception team to make an appointment in one of the scheduled clinics.

If you do not wish to have either vaccine, please send us a message via the NHSapp/SystmOnline, SystmConnect or by post and we will update your records. If you have already booked your appointment and receive an invitation, you do not need to call the surgery to confirm your appointment.

Please wear suitable clothing when you attend your appointment as there may be some outdoor queues. These may be busy clinics, please bear with us and we will aim to see patients as fast as possible.

Covid Vaccine – Who is Eligible?

The following people are eligible for an Covid Vaccine:

  • All adults aged 75 years and over
  • People aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
  • Pregnant women
  • Residents and staff in care homes for older adults

Flu Vaccine – Who is Eligible?

The following people are eligible for a flu vaccine:

  • All adults aged 65 and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
  • People aged 6 months to under 65 years in a clinical risk group
  • Pregnant women
  • Residents in care homes
  • Carers in receipt of carer’s allowance or the main carer for an older or disabled person
  • Close contacts of 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