COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against COVID-19, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness for some people. It’s usually offered on the NHS in spring and early winter to people who need extra protection from COVID-19.
Important:COVID-19 vaccinations are currently not available.
- Winter COVID-19 vaccinations have ended.
- The NHS will contact you in spring 2026 if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
What the COVID-19 vaccine is for
COVID-19 vaccination is an important part of protecting yourself if you’re at increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and protection fades over time. It’s important to top up your protection if you’re eligible.
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
Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine
You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine in spring if you:
- are aged 75 or over
- 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
We will shortly be starting our Spring Covid vaccination campaign for patients 75 and over. We will contact you in due course to book into one of our clinics. Please wait to hear from us before contacting us to book.
