Seasonal Vaccinations 2026/2027
Support your GP Practice
Our first flu and Covid clinic will be held on Saturday 17 October, followed by clinics on Fridays throughout the vaccination season.
Unfortunately, our clinics are starting later than usual this year due to our vaccine supplier withdrawing at very short notice. We know many patients like to have their vaccination earlier, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
As a local NHS practice, we are extremely grateful when our patients choose to have their vaccination with us. By booking with the surgery, you help support the services we provide for our community.
If you are eligible for a flu or Covid vaccination, we would be very grateful if you could continue to book your appointment with us.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you at one of our clinics.
Covid and Flu Vaccinations 2026/27
We are pleased to say we are now taking bookings for flu and Covid vaccines at the surgery.
Eligibility for Covid Booster Vaccine (Autumn 2026)
- Adults aged 75 years and over
- Residents in care homes for older adults
- People aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed (as defined in the Green Book)
Eligibility for the Flu Vaccine 2026/27
- Pregnant women – from mid-September
- All Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2026 - from mid-September
- All children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years - from 1st October
- Those aged 65 years and over – from 1st October
- Those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza Chapter 19) – from 1st October
- Those in care homes – from 1st October
- Carers – from 1st October
- Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals – from 1st October
- Frontline workers in a social care setting (e.g. care workers) without an employer led occupational health scheme – from 1st October
- All children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years – from 1st October
- Primary school aged children (from Reception to Year 6) – Given by Schools from October
- Secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11) – Given by Schools from October
We will be sending self-booking links via SMS/email to those who have access to smartphones and calling patients directly who do not have access to smartphone.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Programme
The NHS RSV vaccination programme helps protect those at higher risk of serious illness caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This programme is separate from, and in addition to, the seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes.
You may be eligible for a free RSV vaccination if you are:
- Aged 75 years or over and have not previously received an RSV vaccination
- A resident of a care home for older adults
- Pregnant (from 28 weeks of pregnancy onwards) to help protect your baby from RSV after birth
- Aged 65 to 74 with certain chronic respiratory conditions or immunosuppression due to disease or treatment
RSV is a common infectious disease of the airways and lungs. It often causes symptoms similar to a cold, including:
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
- A runny or blocked nose
In older adults and people with certain health conditions, RSV can be more serious and may lead to pneumonia, bronchitis, breathing difficulties and other potentially life-threatening complications. RSV is also a common infection in young children but can be particularly severe in babies and older people.
There is no specific treatment for RSV, but vaccination can help reduce the risk of severe illness and hospital admission.
For more information about RSV, the vaccine, and possible side effects, please visit:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Invitations
The surgery will contact you if you’re eligible for RSV.
This will most likely be a self-booking link via SMS to those who have access to smartphones and call patients directly who do not have access to smartphone.
